DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
CELEBRATING AN ASHOKA MILESTONE 25 YEARS, 62 FACETS, ONE LEGENDARY DIAMOND
S Since its founding, Kwiat has been the source for uncommonly beautiful diamonds, particularly known for the fancy shapes it offers. One of the most iconic is ASHOKA, available in the United States exclusively from Kwiat. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this extraordinary diamond. ASHOKA has a graceful, elongated shape, rounded corners, and brilliant faceting. The distinctive diamond has an equally compelling backstory. The first-ever Ashoka, a breathtaking 41.37-carat D flawless diamond, was said to possess the power to “remove sorrow and bring joy.” It was fashioned by an unknown Indian diamond cutter from a rough stone found centuries ago in the Golconda mines of India, and named for an emperor originally known as “Ashoka the Fierce.” Although he ruthlessly ruled the subcontinent from 268-232 BCE, Ashoka later had a spiritual awakening and became revered for his compassion and religious tolerance. His benevolent principles were etched on pillars that remain throughout India to this day. As for the original ASHOKA diamond, it passed from collector to connoisseur for more than 40 years, until it was bought by an anonymous bidder at a Sotheby’s auction in 1988.
ASHOKA® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK. THIS CUT IS AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. EXCLUSIVELY FROM KWIAT.
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