Searching for a perfect diamond ring is tough. There are so many cuts to choose from especially if you are thinking of surprising your significant other with the proposal. Would your significant other love a princess cut, oval diamond or a heart cut? It is hard to make the right choice especially for such a big moment. In such a case, there is one cut that works perfectly well: The Asscher cut diamond
What is Royal Asscher cut diamond?
Names after the family who developed this cut, the Asscher cut diamond was created in 1902 by Joseph Isaac Asscher’s grandson, also named Joseph. The Asscher cut is similar to square shaped emerald cut but have specific differences. This specific difference was created by Joseph Asscher to improve the brilliance of the diamond. The difference includes a higher crown, large step facets and smaller table.
Specifications of Asscher cut diamond
The differences result in a timeless, classic cut that weighs far more than other cuts. The cut has 58 facets has wider set than the traditional emerald cut. The famed cropped corner of the Asscher cut diamond give the diamond a octagon shape along with a classic elegant appearance. Many jewelers have tried to imitate the Asscher cut but it hasn’t been duplicated.
Due to its popularity in the 1920s, the Asscher diamonds are considered vintage or antique by the modern brides. In case of the engagement rings, the Asscher diamonds are preferred in the solitaire setting as the unique diamond cut speaks for itself. Many couples also prefer to add the Asscher cut diamond to the halo engagement or wedding rings as the flat end of the cut provides perfect place for the
halo diamonds.
No matter the selection of the ring style in which you would set the Asscher cut diamond, the cut will give a unique identity to the ring as well as the individual. While the style if the cut has been in the turbulence since the last century, its popularity has only since then risen. If your significant other loves a vintage flair, this is the diamond cut to go.
Want to add
Asscher cut diamond to your engagement ring? Contact Leon Mege. He is a renowned jeweler with more than 25 years of experience in the Asscher diamond cuts.
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