The New York–based diamond house William Goldberg (williamgoldberg.com) patented the cut in 1999, naming it after an Indian monarch who converted to Buddhism in the third century BC.

One such cut would be the Ashoka cut. The cut is inspired from a diamond by the same name; Ashoka diamond was a 41.37 carats flawless diamond exhibiting D color grade. The fine color of this ...

The anniversary of the Ashoka cut and publication of a new book are causes for celebration at William Goldberg Diamonds. By Kathleen Beckett Celebration is in the air this year at the William ...

ASHOKA-cut diamond engagement rings set in platinum and 18-carat rose gold, all prices upon request at Kwiat.com Courtesy of Kwiat A quick click through the imaginative world of engagement-ring ...

The proprietary diamond cut is named after the legendary third-century warrior and one of India’s greatest emperors, King Ashoka Maurya. Apparently less than one percent of all rough diamonds ...

“It’s a very elegant cut and it has an old feel to it.” As for the stunning center stone, the jeweler says that Ashoka stones are rare, with less than 10 percent of rough diamonds each year ...

Less than 10 percent of rough diamonds possess the potential to become an Ashoka-cut diamond with 62 displayed facets and rounded corners.

Boodles' Ashoka engagement ring is the perfect mix of vintage and modern, featuring a cut diamond surrounding round, brilliant-cut diamonds set on a rose gold ring. Vintage Ashoka diamond rose ...

Greg Kwiat, a partner in the jewelry company Kwiat (kwiat.com), describes Ashoka-cut diamonds as having “a fiery brilliance unlike any other diamond.” The New York–based diamond house William Goldberg ...