Thursday, October 7, 2010

The Ashoka Diamond: More than Just a Beautiful Stone

The Ashoka diamonds beauty is unparalleled in the world of gems and precious stones. Its origins lie in the Golconda region of southern India, which is now part of Andhra Pradesh.  The Ashoka Diamond has an intricate cut and is a highly polished 41 carat D Flawless gem. This classification puts it above most normal gems in terms of brilliance due to the level of artisanship required. The major defining characteristic of this diamond is its antique cushion cut which makes it look up to 30% larger than other diamonds. Due to this unique cut, some people feel that it is the most beautiful diamond in existence.

The Ashoka diamond is also a reminder of a powerful ruler who conquered a major part of the earth. After his conquest, he realized that real victory lies in harmony, compassion, peace and love. The Buddhist ruler Ashoka reigned from 272 BC until his passing in 232 BC.

It is believed that Ashoka diamond has the power to heal and wash away even deepest grief and sorrow. It is thought that the Ashoka diamond, after changing its different hands many times over, is now in the possession of William Goldberg. Goldberg was so inspired by the cut, he use it to create a new signature Diamond line from the original Ashoka.

Now with Goldberg's Ashoka diamonds, you have the opportunity to have your own piece of the Ashoka legend.

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