Ashoka Diamonds - The Ultimate Gem Stone Jewelry

People who appreciate the finest jewelry know that one name stands out when rare diamonds are spoken about - Ashoka Diamonds. These diamonds have a rich history and a unique cut that makes them stand out in the world of precious gem stones. In fact, few other diamonds compare to Ashoka diamonds in the minds of people who really know and appreciate fine jewelry. That's why Ashoka Diamond Jewelry is considered amongst the most desirable in all the world.

The Cut that Dazzles
Ashoka diamonds simply don't look like the standard fare. Each diamond is painstakingly cut to the Ashoka design and standard. When these diamonds are finished being cut, they have 62 fantastic facets that make these diamonds shine like few other things can. The cut itself makes Ashoka diamonds appear much larger than they already are. This is no small feat, when you consider the fact that true Ashoka diamonds are made from 15 carat roughs, of which only about 200 are found every year. Some gem experts and jewelry professionals have said that the Ashoka cut makes diamonds appear 35% larger than a diamond of the same size with a different cut applied to it.

As you can tell, Ashoka diamonds are a special breed of diamond. Ashoka diamond jewelry, therefore, is some of the most beautiful jewelry in the world. Whether it is a diamond encrusted watch, a bracelet, necklace, or a gorgeous Ashoka Diamond ring, you can tell the difference immediately when you see one. Jewelry made with Ashoka diamonds is simply some of the finest jewelry in the entire world.

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What are Ashoka Diamonds?

If you take time to learn about the world of fine gem stones, you will undoubtedly hear about the famous Ashoka Diamonds. These diamonds are held in very high esteem by jewelers and jewelry lovers all over the world. Just what makes a diamond and Ashoka diamond though? Is it enough to have a particular type of cut, or clarity level? Perhaps it's the size that makes a diamond an Ashoka. There are actually a few things that stand out and make the Ashoka Diamond different from other gem stones.

The Size of the Diamond
To start off with only a limited number of these diamonds are made each year, due to the limiting factor of size. Every Ashoka is made from a rough diamond that is 15 carats or more in size. As you can imagine, these 15 carat roughs simply don't appear every day. In fact only a handful of them are found each year. The scarcity of diamonds found that are large enough to meet the Ashoka standard means that most of the world's  diamonds cannot simply be called an Ashoka unless they meet the minimum size standard.

Of course color, clarity and brilliance also figure into the final product that a is called an Ashoka diamond. There is a special cut applied to these diamonds by cutting experts that results in a brilliant 62 facet final product that is absolutely breathtaking. Ashoka diamonds are all defined by this unique cut.

To really appreciate an Ashoka , you need to see one. No words can describe the elegance and beauty of these truly rare gem stones.

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The History and Brilliance of the Ashoka Diamond

There are few things in this world which stand out in the way that the Ashoka Diamond does. So many gemstones go with the tag-line "rare gem", that we don't stop to even think about what that phrase really means. Is every diamond truly rare? In some ways, yes they are, as diamonds don't just pop up everywhere. In other ways, though, no typical diamond could ever be considered rare in the way an Ashoka Diamond is.

The Ashoka Diamonds are designed to be the ultimate in clarity and brilliance. The cut of the diamond is truly a thing of wonder that brings out the clarity and brilliance in an outstanding way. The Ashoka a cut means that every diamond has 62 brilliant facets. The final effect of this stunning cut is a true thing of beauty in this world, which is hard to compare to anything else.

Named for an ancient Buddhist leader in India, the Name Ashoka invokes thoughts of peace and prosperity. The diamond of the same name surely does the same for those who are fortunate enough to possess one. Every Ashoka Diamond is made from a 15 carat diamond. Since only about 200 rough diamonds of this size are found each year, it's easy to understand just how rare and precious the Ashoka is, and how truly special it is to be able to own one.

You can find diamonds at stores everywhere and on the ring fingers of people throughout the world. An Ashoka, though, is something that you just don't see every day. Once you see one, they are impossible to forget, and truly deserve to be followed with the "rare gem" tag-line that no other diamond deserves.

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William Goldberg

Based on the name of the rare, precious, graceful  Ashoka Diamond, the William Goldberg diamond corporation has created a classic new diamond cut - The Ashoka. The marvelous gem has gone through the hands of countless buyers in the last few years and has attained a legendary status because of its 41-carat quality, its exceptional beauty and this unique cut! The Ashoka cut is now a trademark of William Goldberg Diamond Corporation and was patented in 2000 by the same.
 
Ashoka diamond after changing its different owners got into the hands of William Goldberg and awfully amazed him with its magnificence and might. Goldberg had later modified it further to create a new signature Diamond cut from the original Ashoka.

The corporation is known for the magic they bring to the diamonds, the passion for this work from past 50 years and their commitment to the finest diamonds in the world. Only because of this commitment of William Goldberg, the New York has a street named after his name. Whenever interviewed, these lines are on Goldberg’s tongue-,“I followed my way”. “Diamonds are his passion and we are thankful to New York for honoring him”- these golden words were spoken by Lili Goldberg, her wife.

Goldberg has played a great role in defining Jewelry.

Many famous stones can be found at the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation. What we can conclude is that, William Goldberg was a gem indeed!

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The Ashoka Diamond

The Ashoka Diamond is named after the brave, Buddhist ruler Ashoka who had a reawakening in 626 BC. King Ashoka was very fierce in battle and had won many of them, had many kingdoms on his name but one day realized that nothing is kept in war. He started following the path of Harmony, compassion, love and Giving which made him prosper! The Ashoka diamond is one of the most famous diamond in the world which was first ever found in the Golconda region of the Southern India. The unique combination of size, beauty, and history has made this one of a kind gem, a legend in its own right. The Ashoka diamond is a 41 carat gem and the Ashoka cut has become a legend in itself just like the King Ashoka!

Each Ashoka diamond is polished after cutting, to exceed radically distinctive standards.

The signature cut to the Ashoka gives it a breathtaking beauty and anyone would fall in love with it on the first sight. The Ashoka diamond, after changing its different owners, got into the hands of William Goldberg. This diamond amazed him with its magnificence, which inspired him to create a classic new cut for the diamond. Gem is made from rough diamond that is at least 15 carats or more. These are found in a very small number of 200 in the whole year which signifies the uniqueness of the Ashoka. The Ashoka Diamond has attained a legendary status today only because of its uniqueness, compiled beauty and of course, due to the hard work of William Goldberg for creating the Ashoka Diamond signature cut!

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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Ashoka Diamond Jewelry

Ashoka Diamond jewelry is the most sought-after, the rarest, and the most graceful diamond jewelry in the world.The diamonds used in the jewelry are modeled after the origional 41-carat D Flawless gem - a thing of rare beauty and was first found in the Golconda region of Southern India. 

The limited production, combined with its beauty and history, makes the Diamond one of the famous stones of the world. Apart from the beauty and grace, the gem also has a rich history. It signifies of the brave, and one of the most important Buddhist rulers in the world- Ashoka. Ashoka jewelry is being made but in a very short quantity and that too at some selected centers in the whole world! Many of its manufacturers are found in the South India and some of the manufacturers are also located in New York! The Ashoka  jewelry is made up of 41 Carat gem, so no doubt, is very costly and only the rich can afford to buy it! The Ashoka is hand crafted with 62 facets and shines brighter than nearly any diamond on earth! The diamond appears somewhat bigger than what it actually is. The diamond is cut in such ways that it appears 30% more than its original size! The Ashoka diamond is made from rough diamond that is at least 15 carats. With only 200 such roughs found each year, Ashoka Diamond Jewelry is extremely rare.