Wednesday, September 22, 2010

All About the Ashoka Diamond

Diamonds are the known for their beauty and elegance. Anyone who knows about diamonds would know that a diamond is defined by its four Cs: cut, clarity, carat, and color. One of the most sought after diamonds is the Ashoka Diamond. The original diamond is a 41.37 carat D flawless diamond and it was named after the Buddhist warrior-emperor Ashoka Maurya. It came from the mines of the Golconda region of southern India.
The original Ashoka Diamond has inspired the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation to recreate this classic diamond cut. This cut is based on a cushion cut with rectangular girdle outline and rounded corners. The cut, which displays 62 facets, excellently capture and disperse light which makes the diamond very radiant and brilliant.
A diamond with a cut that is based on the original Ashoka diamond is not that easy to come by because a rough diamond needs to be extra long to be able make this specific cut. Since an extra long rough diamond is scarce, this kind of diamond is not widely distributed.
The Napoleon Diamond Necklace on display in th...Image via WikipediaOne place where you can get this kind of diamond is at WilliamGoldberg.com which is the official William Goldberg website for Ashoka diamonds. They feature a wide range of jewelry that have diamonds featuring their famous Ashoka cut. They have rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, cufflinks, and even watches.
William Goldberg has the patent for the Ashoka diamond cut which is why their website is the best place to get these diamonds. With a diamond this precious, you would only want to get it from the makers themselves.
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Friday, September 17, 2010

The Best Place to Get Ashoka Diamond Jewelry

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3:  A piece of jewe...Image by Getty Images via @daylifeDiamonds are known to be very expensive, which why they are famous among those who love jewelry. One of the most expensive and most famous diamonds is a 41-carat D flawless which is called the Ashoka diamond. It was mined in the Golconda region of southern India and was named after Ashoka Maurya, a Buddhist warrior-emperor. Many believe that this original Ashoka diamond has the power to take away sorrow. This original infamous Ashoka diamond is now in the hands of William Goldberg who thought of recreating the beauty of the original diamond by making new diamonds based on the cut of the original Ashoka diamond.

The William Goldberg Ashoka was patented in 2000 and diamonds with the Goldberg Ashoka cut are now available in rare Ashoka diamond jewelry. These diamonds have 62 facets and are based on the cushion cut with a rectangular girdle outside and rounded corners. The results are diamonds that are famous for being extremely radiant and brilliant.

Unlike other diamonds, a diamond with an Ashoka cut is rarely available as a loose stone. However, William Goldberg has made the stone available in earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, and watches. Still, jewelry with diamonds that have the patented William Goldberg Ashoka cut are not easy to come by. They are sold exclusively by only a few jewelers or you could get it direct from the William Goldberg Corporation. Just like any jewelry, buying only from the authorized jewelers is the only way to guarantee that you get the quality Ashoka diamond jewelry you deserve.

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Monday, September 13, 2010

The History of the Ashoka Cut Diamond

Jewellery Design and Management International ...Image via WikipediaFrom 269 BC to 232 BC, an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty named Ashoka ruled most of the Indian subcontinent. Some time during his rule, he had a reawakening and he promoted peace, harmony, respect, and compassion. Because of this, a brilliant diamond which was believed to remove sorrow was named after him.

The world famous Ashoka diamond is a 41-carat D flawless diamond which was mined in the Golconda region of Southern India. The spectacular Ashoka diamond has been shared to others by William Goldberg with his patented Ashoka cut diamond. By cutting extra long rough diamonds to display 62 facets with an antique cushion cut, a rectangular girdle outline, and rounded corners, the resulting diamonds are known for their astounding brilliance and breathtaking beauty, similar to the original Ashoka diamond.

Because of its beauty and the meaning attached to it, this diamond is sought after among the more affluent jewelry buyers. Unfortunately, it is not readily available anywhere. In fact, it is in limited production especially since it requires bigger diamonds which do not come very often.

Jewelries which contain a William Goldberg Ashoka diamond are available only through a few jewelry stores authorized by the William Goldberg Corporation. Among the jewelries they have produced are earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, cufflinks, and watches. The quality of an Ashoka cut diamond can range from D to K and flawless to SI2. Of course, the price depends on the quality of the diamond. The Ashoka diamond is one diamond that has been made timeless and accessible for years to come and owning one is definitely a must for any jewelry and diamond enthusiast.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

The Ashoka Diamond: The Finest of Its Kind

A scattering of "brilliant" cut diam...Image via WikipediaNothing will ever be more beautiful than the Ashoka diamond. Its unmatched brilliance has captivated hearts of women from across the seven seas and all throughout the far corners of the world. Drawing its roots from a glorious history of kings and mysticism, the Ashoka diamond exudes an aura of class, power and unparalleled glory. Each stone that is meticulously adorned on jewelry casts a shadow on all else that attempts to come close to its beauty. Owning one of these pieces allows the wearer to posses all its splendor on the tip of her hand.

The cut of this fine stone is designed to display 64 facets on its surface. This design allows for the stone to shine at its most radiant by capturing light and dispersing it through all of its facets. Its rounded corners and antique cushion cut aids in this process of deflecting light allowing the gem to appear much bigger than any other precious stone that has the same carat weight.
 
Owning an Ashoka diamond is almost like owning perfection. Allow yourself to experience the real beauty a diamond at its best. The ones who appreciate true artistry and magnificence would not think twice about having this one of a kind jewel. Exude elegance and splendor by owning the exquisite Ashoka diamond. You deserve to be pampered. Possess fine jewelry that is unlike any other. Don’t miss the chance to own one of history’s most prized possessions.
 
To get more details about this lovely piece of jewelry visit http://www.ashokadiamond.com/

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Friday, September 3, 2010

The Ashoka Cut Diamond – A Rare and Priceless Gem

The Ashoka cut diamond is a thing of rare beauty. Designed by the diamond experts at the William Goldberg Diamond Company, the Ashoka cut is a re-invention of the antique cushion cut that has remained so popular over the years. Since introduced to the market, the Goldberg Ashoka diamond has been one of the most sought after diamond cuts in the world.
The Goldberg Ashoka is a modified version of the traditional cushion cut.

Rectangular girdles outline the gem. Rounded corners help capture and distribute light to give off a brilliant shine. Made from an extra-long rough, the design makes use of 62 different facets to make it one of the most radiant diamonds in the world. The sparkle and shine the Goldberg Ashoka cut displays is unparalleled. The 62 facets and shape of the cut make an Ashoka diamond appear 30% larger than an emerald cut diamond of the same carat.

The beauty of the cut is not the only thing that makes the Ashoka cut diamond one of the most sought after gems in the world. Demand for the cut is high, and will likely remain so for some time. The rough used to make the gems, long and over 15 carats, is very scarce with estimates of only 200 such stones found each year. The Ashoka diamond is truly a rare piece of jewelry. Not only does the beauty of the diamond make the acquisition of an Ashoka a great purchase, but the rarity of the gems also make the cut a good investment.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Making an Ashoka Diamond is a Practice of Love

If you are looking for one of the most sought after gemstones in the world, then you may be looking for the Ashoka Diamond. There is only one original Ashoka, but the William Goldberg Diamond Company put theirown spin on the Ashoka by using a modified antique cushion cut to bring you the Goldberg Ashoka. The Goldberg Ashoka is truly a remarkable and beautiful diamond. With 62 facets expertly designed to radiate a brilliant light from the stone, the view is breathtaking.

Goldberg’s vision when designing the signature cut was to capture the essence of the Ashoka legend. The original, and now the re-created version, are named after the Buddhist warrior-emperor of the same name. In 626 BC, Ashoka had a realization that the only way for his people to live was by promoting harmony, respect, and compassion. The ruler had his beliefs carved in stone and sent across his country, and the empire he ruled beyond the country’s borders. The beliefs of the kind ruler can still be found etched in stone today.

In order to give the Goldberg Ashoka a feeling of peace, harmony, love, and respect, the William Goldberg Diamond Company spent a great deal of time planning and designing the diamond cut. Each rough stone is picked with care by experience gemologists, every cut is made with precise and deliberate movements, and care is taken to polish each facet of the Ashoka diamond to a specific tolerance ensuring the most clarity and beauty possible. The fact that the specific diamond cut is exceptionally rare only adds to the feeling of joy and love when you are lucky enough to receive one of these gemstones.