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      <image:caption> Lita and Mike Asscher standing outside the Royal Asscher Diamond Company historic building, looking thoughtfully into the distance; Lita wears a light blue suit and Mike a navy pinstripe blazer, evoking a sense of leadership and elegance.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Royal Asscher Cut or Royal Asscher Emerald Cut?</image:title>
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      <image:title>Edward Asscher: A Legacy of Brilliance and Responsibility</image:title>
      <image:caption>Edward Asscher with gemologist Leone Langeslag </image:caption>
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      <image:title>October Holiday Gift Guide: Timeless Jewelry for Every Celebration</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Royal Asscher Oval three stone ring with oave wedding band is placed in blue velvet Royal Asscher engagement box.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>5 Reasons Why Royal Asscher Sets the Highest Standard in Diamond Cutting</image:title>
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      <image:title>6 Iconic Diamond Cutters Who Redefined the Diamond Cutting Standards</image:title>
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      <image:title>A Diamond for Every Day: Choosing a Cut You&apos;ll Love for a Lifetime</image:title>
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      <image:title>What Clarity Grade Is Best for a Royal Asscher Cut Diamond?</image:title>
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      <image:title>What Makes a Diamond Worth It? The True Value Behind a Royal Asscher Diamond</image:title>
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