Asscher Cut Engagement Rings

Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Any woman would love to receive a diamond engagement ring from the man they love. This is one of the reasons why diamond engagement rings are given to the betrothed. One of the styles that are rapidly gaining more followers is the fancy Asscher cut diamond engagement ring.This is a sophisticated alternative to the more traditional choices. If you're into beach weddings, you can send out DIY wedding invitations and an engagement ring should be picked.

This diamond cut is exclusively patented. Every genuine Asscher cut diamond has the asscher family insignia and a unique number emblazoned directly on the stone's girdle. This is one of the marks that a buyer should look for to verify if the stone is genuine or not. These marks, however, are only visible under high magnification. A jeweler should also be able to show these marks to prospective buyers to verify the authenticity of the diamond.

Asscher cut diamond engagement rings were first created in 1902 by the Asscher brother of Amsterdam, Holland. This is a place renowned for cutting a number of exquisite and priceless gems, including the famous 3,015 carat Cullinan diamond which is now a part of the British Crown jewels. The Asscher stone has a distinctive shape. It looks like a square with deeply trimmed corners resembling an octagon. This is also sometimes called the square emerald cut. It is a type of modified cushion cut. The stone is created with a series of various parallel steps. A hall-of-mirrors effect is created when you look deeply into the stone.

The style of Asscher cut rings was very popular in the 1920s. The facility, however, closed in 1930 because of difficult times brought about by the Great Depression. In 1945 the facility reopened and continued designing engagement rings for couples.

The Asscher diamond was redesigned in 2001. Due to a large number of fakes, it was repatented to make it more difficult to copy. Modern stones have slightly smaller corners and a large central table. The table refers to the flat top of a cut diamond. To increase the cut's sparkle, sixteen facets were added. Asscher now have a total of 74 facets per finished stone. There is a deep cutlet at the base of both modern and Asscher cut antique engagement ringswhich accentuates the depth of the stone by drawing the eye to the gem with startling clarity.

Take note however, that older rings may not have the same cutting precision of modern pieces. This is because technology was not as advanced before. Modern rings also tend to sparkle more than older ones. 

Precise cutting is an extremely important factor for quality Asscher diamond. Flaws and incisions are easily noticebale, which is why it is vital to choose a stone of high quality. Another important consideration is the color. A well-known company recommends a length to width ratio of 1.00 to 1.05 for the best effect.

Asscher cut diamonds are typically deeper compared to other cuts like Cushion cut engagement rings. They also tend to be smaller than easier cuts. For people who prefer large stones, the Asscher cut is not a very good choice. Even though the stone is small, it is unique and intricate.

The Gemological Institute of America and the High Council for Diamonds in Antwerp certifies Asscher stones. If a jeweler does not have this certification then it is possible that the stone is of low quality or possibly an imitation.

The four-prong arrangement is the most common setting for an Asscher cut engagement ring. They do not reflect as much light and the prong setting allows the stone to be elevated and attract more light that it would a channel or bezel setting. Another popular setting is the pave setting. The pave setting coats the ring with a brilliant crust of diamonds which complements the rarity and beauty of the Asscher cut.

You will notice that most Asscher cut engagement rings use accent stones. The most common are the princess, trilliant and emerald cuts which nestles securely against the flat sides of the center stone. The Asscher diamond is stunning and elegant without any added embellishments. An Asscher ring is a statement about the bride's personality and individuality. It is timeless masterpiece and symbol of love.