Asscher Diamond Engagement Rings

The Asscher cut engagement rings

If you know anything about diamonds then you should be familiar with the attributes of diamonds.  If you’re considering an antique diamond cut engagement ring for that special person then a popular cut style is the Asscher Cut engagement ring. It is truly a vintage cut gem; many prominent couples select this antique diamond engagement ring. This antique diamond cut was designed by Abraham Asscher in 1902, closely cut to the emerald it was intended to advance the vividness of the precursor emerald cut.  Priding itself on an extraordinary array of 74 facets, it’s intended to radiate a higher intensity and sparkle than the cuts origin.  With boarder corners yet a smaller table, tall crown and sharp pavilion this diamond depicts the original Asscher cut, giving it the name of Asscher cut engagements rings. 

The attributes to this antique style engagement ring are its exceptional dimensions as well as the overly exaggerated accents of the emerald cut.   In certain jewelry circles it is referred to as the emerald cut and that is tailored version of the cushion cut. Its high number of facets are designed to produce a higher more vibrates “Fire”  Because of length-to-width ratio the octagonal shape of the Asscher Cut engagement ring may appear round.  The quality of this diamond shows several imperfections or flaws however the color translucence is very prominent in the wide girdle of the stone, yet these small under qualities of the diamond cut doesn’t take away form its brilliance.    Although the lesser weight carats of this diamond cut may be moderately priced and considered a some what affordable engagement ring; the higher weight carat Asscher cut diamond can be quite costly.

Asscher cut diamond engagement rings are typically mounted on a band of white gold and set to a four prong mount. By standards the stone is complimented by smaller diamonds emerald cut stones tightly set around the main stone.  However it is highly recommended to employ the pave setting, which greatly accentuates the diamond cut vintage attributes. Yet most people enjoy the brilliance of this diamond cut as a stand alone stone rather than adding additional stones.  Therefore if you’re debating between the 3 stone engagement ring verses the Asscher Cut diamond ring and you’re more partial to the antiquity style rather a more modern style of engagement rings the Asscher Cut diamond is ideal.  Bewared that since the 2001 the asscher cut has been replicated, there for ask the jeweler if your asscher cut diamond is certified through the GIA (Geological institution of America).