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Black clay is called barro negro pottery. It is a form of pottery from Oaxaca, Mexico and is characterized by its color and unique patterns. The process was discovered by Doña Rosa in the 1950s, who added a polish to her pottery before firing it to obtain its matte black finish. Shop a collection of black clay pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

You can use black walnut for just about anything, but its most common uses are for furniture, gunstocks, flooring and coffins. It's considered a sturdy, durable and heavy wood.

A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.

Black crystals are frequently used to center oneself during meditation, but they may also be used to expand one's mind to greater knowledge and alleviate fear of the unknown. Black represents the past and the future, good and evil, and all in between. Black crystals are intriguing, mysterious, and have a strong presence that has been valued throughout history. Find a range of antique and vintage black crystal jewelry on 1stDibs.

Black enamel jewelry was trendy during the Victorian period, and black enamel was popular with designers of Victorian mourning jewelry. Enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, used to add color to jewelry without having to rely on gemstones. Evidence of enameling goes back to ancient Greece. Monochromatic enameling is also called grisaille, and it begins with a piece of metal jewelry. An artisan applies a thin coating of black powdered glass and then paints a design over top. After that, the maker adds more layers of powdered glass to darken the color and offset the painted image. The finished piece then gets fired at an extremely high temperature to set the enamel. Explore a selection of black enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.

The coating on black nickel has a black tint. Black nickel is darker than polished nickel, which is mirror-like yet has a silvery hue.

Black diamonds are said to have a deep spiritual connotation and are frequently used to ward off evil. The gorgeous dark gemstone is thought to offer a link between the spiritual and physical worlds. Diamonds, in general, represent a deep emotional bond, which is why they are ideal for engagement rings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black diamond jewelry and watches.

Black gold does exist naturally. That said, the gold that's been blackened may be real.

Black marble is found in various locations. Some of the most well-known quarries are in Agadir-Biougra and Erfoud, Morocco; Markina, Spain; Laurens, France; Zaghouan, Tunisia; La Spezia, Italy; and Balochistan, Pakistan. Shop a variety of black marble furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Black jade has a variety of meanings and properties. Black jade is linked to power, protection, self-control and wisdom, and many consider it to be a stone of protection. Black jade jewelry is coveted for its deep, dark hue. Shop a selection of black jade jewelry on 1stDibs.

Black sapphires are considered to be low grade and low quality gemstones and so are not valuable. Nevertheless, this means that jewelry with black sapphires can be very affordable.

While there is only one shade of black, there are different finishes: matte, gloss, semi-gloss...etc. Each finish may have a slight effect on the shade of black.

No, Balmain is owned by the investment firm Mayhoola for Investments, which is based in Qatar. It is currently headed by creative director Olivier Rousteing, a Black designer. Shop for expertly authenticated Balmain products from top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.

Camille Pissarro was born in the Danish West Indies to Jewish parents of Portuguese and French descent. At the age of 12, he went to school in Paris, where he displayed a penchant for drawing. Pissarro would go on to become one of the most influential members of the French Impressionist movement and the only artist to participate in all eight Impressionist exhibitions. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Camille Pissarro art.

Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.