What is an Ashoka-cut diamond?
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What is an Ashoka-cut diamond?
The ASHOKA® is a patented diamond cut that is as distinctive as it is beautiful. A unique arrangement of 62 facets creates a dazzling prismatic effect, giving the ASHOKA® its fiery brilliance.
Where is Ashoka diamond from?
Golconda region
Pulled from a long forgotten mine in India’s famed Golconda region. Cut by an unknown artist of remarkable skill. The Ashoka diamond was named in honor of one of the most powerful and benevolent rulers the world has ever known.
What cut is Reese Witherspoons engagement ring?
Ashoka-cut diamond
Reese Witherspoon’s engagement ring is a stunning 4-carat Ashoka-cut diamond on a pave platinum band. When her now-husband Jim Toth proposed to the actress in December of 2010, he turned to the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation for their expertise.
What is the most valuable cut of diamond?
the round brilliant
The most expensive diamond cut is the round brilliant And it’s not just because it’s the most in-demand: The round brilliant has the most facets of any shape, which require more precision work, and cutters have to discard more of the rough diamond, so you essentially pay for a larger stone than you end up with.
What is the oldest diamond cut?
The polki diamond, the world’s oldest cut, has also been described as ‘softly glowing like the moon. ‘ It’s a diamond style that seems to evoke a sense of dreamy romance, and it’s being revived in contemporary new styles.
What is an old European cut diamond?
An old European cut diamond is a round diamond primarily cut between 1890-1930. They were especially common during the Art Deco period. These antique diamonds were one of the predecessors to the modern round brilliant cut diamond, which is now the most popular diamond shape.
What is cushion cut diamond?
The cushion cut diamond once referred to as old mine cut) combines a square cut with rounded corners, much like a pillow (hence the name). This classic cut has been around for almost 200 years, and for the first century of its existence was the most popular diamond shape (similar to round cut today).
Are old cut diamonds worth less?
In general, like with most antique cut diamonds, you can expect to pay about 20% less for an old European cut diamond than for a new modern cut of similar carat weight.
Which Diamond Cut is the cheapest?
Carat-per-carat, emerald and Asscher cuts are the least expensive. Because they are step-cut, there is less waste when these diamonds are cut off of the rough stone, which is going to cost the same no matter how it gets cut.
What does Tiffany cut mean?
Tiffany True® Diamonds The Tiffany True® diamond is a modern mixed cut that combines a step-cut crown and a brilliant-cut pavilion. Unique to Tiffany, this diamond meets the triple excellent grade, the highest cut grade in the industry.
