80. Mike Asscher: President of Royal Asscher
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Mike Asscher is the President of Royal Asscher, a 6th generation Asscher family member, and a committee member of the Young Diamantiers Charity.
Mike goes by the moniker 'Mr. Diamond'. He's a certified Gemologist from the prestigious American Gemmological Institute in Carlsbad, California, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of precious and rare rocks, with a particular affinity for fancy colored diamonds. Alongside his father, Mike created the patented Royal Asscher Round Brilliant, Oval, and Cushion Cuts - ushering the classic shapes into fresh 21st-century expressions of diamond beauty.
In this episode, Mike talks about the source of inspiration and the importance of both family tradition and innovation in keeping the house of Royal Asscher relevant for the modern-day diamond jewelry business.
Find out more about Mike via Twitter, Instagram and House of Royal Asscher website
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