The Ashoka Diamond, the Greatness of History Transformed in the Present

The William Goldberg Diamond Corporation recently unveiled a new collection of diamonds to the world named after the ancient and beloved Indian leader, Ashoka the Great.  Ashoka converted to Buddhism during his reign and devoted himself to easing the suffering and misery of his people, turning away from war to embrace peace and serenity.  His name meant “without sorrow” and it is the serene, joyful beauty that lives as an icy fire within each Ashoka diamond that gives it this name.  Originally, crafted from southern Indian diamonds the name was almost pre-destined as these diamonds were serene, languid, and ethereal—what else could they be but Ashoka?

All Ashoka diamonds have been crafted to contain 62 rounded facets.  These multiple, carefully rounded facets give these diamonds a unique and other-worldly shimmer as light graces their surface.  Enthusiasts of the Ashoka cut enjoy their uniqueness, their ability to appear larger than their actual carat—a feat that could only be created by the artists at William Goldberg.

Recent celebrity sightings have made the Ashoka Diamond an in-demand property as the very nature of the ring (engagement, award show) displays the confidence in both the longevity of the relationship and in the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation.  The Ashoka Diamond collection is a collection of heirloom jewelry, living works of artistry and craftsmanship. 

The Ashoka Diamond collection contains: rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and cufflinks.  Both men and women can enjoy these one of a kind items.  An Ashoka Diamond from William Goldberg tells as much about the wearer as the maker.  People who purchase a jewel like this are unique individuals with a taste for the finer things in life, and who can distinguish between expense and quality.

The line of Ashoka Diamonds is the latest in a series of diamonds created at William Goldberg, and hopefully not the last.

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World Renowned Ashoka Diamond Jewelry

Ashoka Diamond Jewelry reigns as some of the most exquisite jewelry in the modern world.  Known for its unusual beauty and graceful design qualities, the jewelry got its name from one of the most famous diamonds ever to exist.  That stone was named for a much-beloved Indian emperor who taught his people the value of peace and harmony after spending years of his life as a fierce warrior.  Today’s jewelry reflects both strength in design and the peaceful serenity of everlasting beauty.

The William Goldberg Diamond Corporation is responsible for improving upon the original cut of this famous diamond by adding more dimensions and increasing the diamond’s capacity to reflect light. Slightly rounding the corners of the stone and adding a rectangular girdle to the surface achieved this.  The company patented the recreated design in the year 2000.  Since that time, William Goldberg Diamond jewelry has gained much acclaim for creating some of the most sought after contemporary jewelry pieces currently in existence.

The jewelry has gained legendary status, in part, by its high desirability, rarity and for being the choice of famous individuals.  The diamonds are currently being used in a collection of watches that will sell from $200K to $2million each.  William Goldman’s exacting standards still come into play today, long after his demise.  There simply is no comparison.

Each diamond in this collection appears to be alive with movement from the refracted light that bounces within the interior surfaces of the gem.  The color and clarity are top grade making them highly prized, albeit rare, jewels.  Additionally, each diamond has been inscribed with a microscopic certification number that authenticates is by the Gemological Institute of America and the American Gem Society.  This increases the value of the diamonds considerably and certifies that each is genuine and of the high quality that it is advertised to be.

There is no other diamond jewelry in the world as beautiful as Ashoka Diamond Jewelry.   The name is synonymous with exquisite beauty and highest quality.

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The Rarity of the Ashoka Cut Diamond

The rare  Ashoka Cut Diamond is  precisely cut using an extra long rough cut,  a difficulty level that makes  these precious jewels particularly rare and highly esteemed.  Facet placements are meticulously created to provide maximum brilliance and sparkle.  The final product imparts an inventive effulgence of spectacular light  found in no other cut of diamond.  The cut is timeless, yet unusual enough to be highly esteemed by the  contemporary lover of diamonds.

The ingenious symmetry and strategically placed angles of this diamond cut have ranked its inclusion among the most highly sought jewels in the world.  No other cut can lay claim to this kind of beauty and shine.  When combined with perfect color, carat weight and clarity, these gems become works of highly valued art.

It is said that diamonds are the best conductors of heat in the world.  This cut appears as though it has millions of burning stars captured within a tiny crystal vessel. As the light reflects through the facets, it gives the appearance of movement and seems to come alive and dance with brilliance and shine. This quality is what imparts these diamonds with their highly-desired  characteristics of  unusual beauty and makes them so highly coveted. 

These uniquely cut diamonds have achieved remarkable fame for their flawless beauty, recreated by William Goldberg and Company with slight modifications that make them sparkle even more than before.  Even America’s most famous jewelry company cannot boast of this exclusive cut and design in any of their highly acclaimed diamonds.  William Goldberg managed to slightly round the corners of the original design in a way that refracts the light into an even more dimensional effect resulting in a diamond like no other.

Another exclusive aspect of the rare  Ashoka Cut Diamond is that the cut, and the manner in which the light is refracted through the interior surfaces, causes it to appear almost 30% larger than diamonds that are cut using  in the rectangular emerald cut configuration.
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The Man Behind the Beauty

William Goldberg, born in 1925, has become the professional diamond dealer that everyone wants jewelry from.  But, after all the beautiful creations he has made, who wouldn’t want his jewelry?  He dedicated his entire life to selling the most beautiful cut diamonds that you could find.  He started out his business with diamonds in 1952 by creating the company known as Goldberg & Weiss.  This company was created with Irving Weiss, a talented and efficient diamond cutter.  After learning the ropes of business, he really got the diamond business kicking when he formed the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation located in New York City.  This definitely doesn’t end his term as a diamond entrepreneur.  He earned enough respect in his talent with diamonds to become president of the New York Diamond Dealers Club.  Although his life ended in 2003, his reputation has not.  The company is still producing diamonds of top value to its customers.  His name will be carried on and remembered as long as diamonds are still being created.  Goldberg started this ongoing business which has created a cut of diamond that is known among dealers everywhere, the Ashoka diamond.  This diamond is reputable not only for its rarity, but also for its intense beauty.  The time and enduring patience put into creating this diamond can only be by a cutter from Goldberg’s company.  Blemish-free and flawless, these diamonds make all other diamonds seem like a rock on the side of the road.  Goldberg never settled for anything less than best and the company finds it important to keep that attitude to this very day.
 

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William Goldberg, Magician and Craftsman

The William Goldberg family of jewelers is known for diamond excellence.  Never a business to rest upon its own laurels, the Goldberg line of gemstones includes the 137 carat Premier Rose, the 89 carat Guinea Star, and now the voluminous, yet serene, Ashoka diamond collection.  Ashoka diamonds have been crafted in such a way as to appear larger than their actual weight in carats, and seem to pull light from the air in a magical, transcendent myriad of sparkle.  With over fifty years of diamond excellence the W. Goldberg diamond collection continues to amaze.  Their latest foray into specialty cuts, the Ashoka diamond proves to the world that the William Goldberg magic has not left this earth.  This New York family business continues to set the bar for beauty, quality, and showmanship.

The Ashoka diamond collection is their latest “must have” for collectors and hobbyists the world over.  Seen on some of the most prestigious hands in the world, the Ashoka engagement rings continue to sparkle and provide inspiration in a way that rivals that of Walt Disney.  Who wouldn’t feel like a princess wearing the Ashoka Colette ring, or an Ashoka Eternity band?

If “Diamonds are Forever” than so is the magic of W. Goldberg.  The Goldberg legacy has been to create heirlooms; to create art.  The magic and fire within their rings captures the beauty of romance itself.  One look at these exquisite diamonds and you know you are looking at gems that will be tied intrinsically to a family’s history and future.  The William Goldberg diamonds are for the diamond collector’s and connoisseurs, and those who believe in cementing a physical manifestation of affection in a one of a kind piece of jewelry.Image via Wikipedia

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How the Ashoka Diamond Comes to Be

While everyone knows that diamonds are the most exquisite stone to wear in jewelry, many people don’t know exactly how the diamonds are created.  Obviously diamonds don’t just appear out of thin air, or you would be able to buy them out of quarter machines in your local market.  When people say that diamonds take a long time to be created, they are not exaggerating.  Diamonds can take hundreds of millions of years to form.  They are formed by intense pressure deep in the earth and eventually forced out by volcanic magma.  Being able to cut a diamond well takes quite a lot of experience due to the fact that they are an extremely hard rock.  Also, because they are so rare and valued, messing up the cut of a diamond is extremely looked down upon.

Once the diamond is found in some way or another, turning it into The Ashoka Diamond is the trick.  The diamond is cut with a steel saw wheel that is lubricated with oil and diamond powder.  The look of The Ashoka Diamond comes from delicate cut created from different uses of refracted and reflected light.  The different light angles give the especially sparkling look that everyone desires in their diamonds.  Who wants a diamond that is dull and lifeless?  Nobody!  The look that Ashoka has is a look that was initially created for the sole purpose of pleasing people.  The goal of these diamonds was to focus on light, love, and joy, all of which are to this day brought out through the beauty of these diamonds.

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An Astonishing Anniversary Present

When you’ve been with the love of your life for a while, sometimes it can feel as if the excitement in the relationship has gone away, and it’s just routine to be together.  You definitely don’t want your relationship to dwindle away, so you should do your best to keep your relationship exciting at least every once in a while.  Showing the one that you love that you care is super important in keeping them happy.  Keeping each other happy is the best way to keep your relationship happy.  Something simple you can do to keep your significant other happy is to get them something astonishing for an anniversary present.  This doesn’t mean picking up a dead flower at the nearest gas station for a buck and saying, “hey uh, it’s great being with you.”  No sir, that is not how it works.  If you really want to say, “I love you and appreciate you in my life,” you should get them a piece of Ashoka Diamond Jewelry.  Like your significant other, Ashoka Diamond Jewelry is rare and beautiful and definitely meant to take your breath away.  This is the type of gift that will really show your significant other that you are willing to take the time and energy to keep your relationship upbeat and exciting.  You could write him or her a cute love note telling them some things that you really appreciate about them being in your life and leave it with the box containing the jewelry for them to find.  You could even set them on a treasure hunt filled with cute clues.  Although long term relationships seem to be difficult, if taken care of, they are definitely worth every bit of effort.Image by thisisbossi via Flickr

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