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Lot 68^Ω

WILLIAM GOLDBERG: DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING

London Jewels

22 September 2021, 11:00 BST

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £31,500 inc. premium

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WILLIAM GOLDBERG: DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING

The Ashoka-cut diamond, weighing 5.03 carats, the mount and hoop set entirely with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed William Goldberg, inscribed Ashoka symbol, numbered R3888, ring size K

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Accompanied by a report from HRD stating the diamond is H-I colour, SI clarity. Report number J210000013371, dated 3rd March 2021.

Accompanied by a report from GIA stating the diamond is I colour, SI1 clarity. Report number 15008446, dated 1st May 2006.

The Ashoka-cut lends its name, and was inspired by, the original Ashoka Diamond - a 41.37 carat, D colour, Flawless diamond - from the highly coveted Golconda mine in India.

This original diamond was itself named after Ashoka the Great, who ruled in India during the 3rd Century BC. Ashoka the Great was known initially for his bloodthirsty military conquests, but legend has it after surveying the death and destruction his army had caused in capturing the region of Kalinga, his feeling of remorse was so severe he transformed his ways, becoming a pacifist and promoting the spread of Buddhism - believing the true path of enlightenment could only be achieved through tranquillity, hence the naming of the original diamond.

Based on the Ashoka Diamond, the Ashoka-cut was developed and patented by New York diamantaire, William Goldberg, in 2000. The Ashoka-cut displays an additional five facets to the 57 facets of brilliant-cuts, requiring the rough diamond to be larger and longer than average, and it is known for its typically larger 'spread', enabling the polished diamond to appear larger when viewed face-up.

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