Ashoka Diamonds: History, Quality & Unique Brilliance | William Goldberg

There is nothing more beautiful in this world than a diamond, but when it comes to quality, cut, and the kind of unique brilliance that everyone looks for in a stone, the Ashoka diamond ring is like no other. Showcased by renowned diamond experts at William Goldberg, these amazing diamonds are completely distinctive in their appearance, as is their history. Anyone who is considering buying one of these diamond rings should be aware of their story, how they came to rise to the forefront of the industry, and how they have come to be known as one of the world's most beautiful stones. When most people think of diamonds, they think of glittering handfuls of precious stones that come from deep within the earth. While it is true that diamonds come from far underground, they do not rise to the surface looking like what one might see in a jewelry store display case. Those bright, glittering stones take cutting and polishing before their brilliance shines through, and what many people do not know is that if they are cut improperly or too quickly that they can be made worthless or even be destroyed. Most diamonds actually start off looking cloudy and dull, and the same is true for Ashoka cut diamonds. A great deal of work and care goes into the process that makes these diamonds so unique and to transform them from randomly-shaped lumps of stone into brilliant gems that are known the world over. While each Ashoka diamond has the one-of-a-kind cushion shape that makes them so popular, each one is also unique in its cut and the way that it reflects and captures light so that wearing one of these rings is a different experience for each person. Master diamond cutters at William Goldberg use their talent, patience, and a keen eye to craft these stones into the treasures they eventually become. The creation of Ashoka cut diamonds begins with its cut. Premier diamond artisans take these stones and give it a multifaceted cut that both captures and reflects light, giving it a kind of brilliance and luminosity that is like no other on the market today. Because of its elongated shape, each diamond is instantly recognized as the Ashoka cut, but each one is also singularly unique. The way that it reflects such a brilliant shine was the inspiration for its name: an ancient ruler of the same name had a great epiphany about leading his people down the path to enlightenment through happiness and harmony, and now these amazing diamond rings reflect those values for anyone who chooses to wear them. When any discerning lover of finely-cut diamonds is looking for a piece that is like no other, then Ashoka cut diamonds are the only choice. From rings to watches, from earrings to dazzling bracelets, they make any piece of jewelry more than the sum of its parts, and anyone who wears them will feel the harmony and joy that Ashoka did all those centuries ago, guaranteed.