A Modern Legend - The Ashoka Cut Diamond

The new Ashoka Cut Diamond From William Goldberg, is one of the most beautiful gems on the market today. This cut is modeled off the original Ashoka diamond from India. The original Ashoka diamond was a 41.37 carat D Flawless diamond that was named after The Great Ashoka. The Great Ashoka was a Buddhist warrior-emperor who expanded the borders of India to cover most of south Asia.

What makes the new cut so unique is the cutting procedure needed to create the 62 facets on this antique cushion cut diamond. This diamond can only be cut by using an extra long rough. The use of this extra long rough enables the cutter to accurately cut each facet of this beautiful gem. Additionally, this gem is extra rare because there is a very limited supply of extra-long rough on the market today. This scarcity of supplies combined with the elegance of the cut make the Ashoka diamond a very sought after gem.

 If you are looking to get your hands on an Ashoka cut diamond, be prepared to travel. Currently, the Ashoka cut diamond is only being sold through high-end distributors and retailers. Even though the supply is limited and exclusive, the demand is currently very high. This is partially because the translation of Ashoka means "the act of removing sorrow".  William Goldberg feels that this meaning has also helped increase demand for the diamond. Whether or not the Ashoka cut diamond removes sorrow, it is still a beautiful piece of diamond history.

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