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.

Diamonds have been an important part of human history. They have been a source of fascination for men for thousands of years. With years there have been many advances in the trade, many new ...

In 1988 a rare Ashoka-cut diamond came up for auction at Sotheby’s, and Saul Goldberg, now the company’s president, was sent to buy it. “I’ll never forget holding the diamond in my hand.

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 ...

Adding to its lineup of diamond-encrusted timepieces, Jacob & Co. recently introduced its Billionaire ASHOKA Watch. An updated take on the 18 million USD Billionaire watch famously purchased by ...

As for the stunning center stone, the jeweler says that Ashoka stones are rare, with less than 10 percent of rough diamonds each year having the potential to be cut in this unique way, with 62 ...

The Oscar winner's talent agent beau, Jim Toth, popped the question with a 4-carat Ashoka diamond set on a pav diamond and platinum band. Toth worked closely with the William Goldberg Diamond ...

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 ...