Diamond 1-Ct. Brilliant 88™ Cut Princess

This special-order Brilliant 88™ cut white diamond breaks the classic round mold and offers 88 facets that create an unmatched sparkle, ideal for high-end jewelry designs. Considered the luckiest number in Chinese culture, the number eight symbolizes great forture, luck and happiness. Set it in an elegant solitaire mounting or pair it with other princess or round diamonds to create unique, eye-catching rings, earrings and pendants. Diamond is the birthstone for April.Composed only of carbon and shaped by eons of incredible heat and pressure, diamond is the hardest gemstone known to man and are sought after as the gemstone of choice for engagement rings, anniversary gifts and congratulatory gifts for graduation, promotion and other milestone accomplishments. When properly cut, diamond generates a high dispersion of light, creating the "fire" of color for which the gemstone is so treasured. Diamonds occur in nature in a variety of colors including red, green, yellow, blue and black; however, it is the clear, colorless gem that remains the most popular in jewelry. According to legend, diamond is the combination of all gems, "pure as a dewdrop and invincible." Folklore holds that it is the symbol of perfection and illumination, enhancing second sight and stimulating ingenuity.The princess is Brilliant 88™ cut and has a greater depth in order to achieve the desired brilliance.Please know that every diamond you buy from Rio Grande is certified conflict-free. Rio has earned certification from the Responsible Jewellery Council, verifying that we are in compliance with the Kimberly Process and that our gemstones, our supply chain and our facility meet the high standards of the RJC Code of Practices. Further, RJC routinely conducts audits to certify that we are maintaining these standards.This diamond is only available by special order and has a two to four month processing time; please call for more information. Diamonds offered by Rio Grande are meticulously selected by our expert gemologists to present the highest standard of cut, color and clarity within each gemstone grade. Gems fit into your settings securely and reliably and present maximum light dispersion and refraction.

• Gemstone Type: Diamond
• Stone Shape: Princess
• Color: White
• Stone Size: 5.5mm
• Stone Type: Natural
• Birthstone: April
• Enhancement: None (N)
• Mohs Hardness: 10
• Refractive Index: 2.417
• Specific Gravity: 3.52
• Weight: 0.000 kg