Briolette Diamond Of India. The Briolette of India As with most diamond cuts there is a modest possibility that the briolette has much older origins that have vanished into the mists of time. Also called Briolette or Briolette of India.
It is cut in a unique way. The Briolette of India is a colorless diamond weighing 9038 carats that was discovered in South Africa in the late 1890s or 1900s. In contrast to the crown and pavilion facets as well the flat table characteristic in round cut diamonds and pear shaped diamonds the briolette diamond is composed of facets that cover the entire surface of the diamond.
Because of their complete symmetry and the fact that they maximize the reflection of light the briolette cut is particularly popular when mounted as a diamond pendant and diamond pair of earrings.
One possible reason is that it was kept in a diamond parcel rubbing against other diamonds for a. The Briolette of India is a legendary diamond of 9038 carats which if the fables about it are true may be the oldest diamond on record perhaps older than the Koh-I-Noor Diamond. The Briolette of India is a colorless diamond - 9038 carats. US 39375 per strand.
