India’s Bhavani Gems has manufactured the world’s smallest certified cut and polished diamond with 57 facets weighing just 0.0003 carats, reports Diamond World. According to a partner in Bhavani Gems, which has named the diamond as Bhavani Mikro, the diamond is about the size of a grain of sand.

Manjibhai Dholakia, Founder and Chairman of Bhavani Gems says, “Taking my ethos of innovation as the driving force, I gave my workers the challenge of creating the smallest certified hand cut and polished diamond. Being pioneers in bringing-in new technologies, we felt it was important to test ourselves. Considering our prowess in manufacturing and craftsmanship I am proud of my highly qualified and perfectionist team’s achievement.”

The stone has been certified by the International Gemological Institute.