Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
In the long history of diamond engagement ring and diamond cutting, the Asscher cut diamond is one of the most unbelievable cuts of diamonds that people ever conceived. Being invented in the early 20th century by the Asscher Brothers of Holland, an Asscher cut is a modification on the most popular cushion cut developed in the previous century.
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The Asscher brothers invented this particular cut, which was square to rectangular with a flat table (top surface), and many small step cuts along
the top area and larger longer facets underneath the diamond. Like the cushion cut, the Asscher cut has an open culet (the bottom of a diamond) and a facet plan to draw the eye into the diamond and give the diamond depth. In fact, the beauty of an Asscher cut is how the eyes are drawn into the center of the diamond". The eye appreciates the "pool" of the diamond. The beauty of an Asscher cut runs counter to today’s modern diamonds in which the facets and cut of a modern diamond repel the eye
(in the name of "brilliance"). The myriad of facets in today’s diamonds deprives the diamond of its true depth. Original Asscher cut diamonds are quite rare and are found mostly on the estate market.
Because step cuts allow more depth of the diamond to be seen, so it is vital importance for the craftsman cut the diamond with great precision. As with Asscher cut diamonds, cuts, flaws and inclusions can be easily visible and it is important to choose a good quality stone. Furthermore, color is an important consideration because it may be more visible at the stone’s wide corners.
For all the steps to be properly incorporated, Asscher cut diamonds appears deeper than more common cuts. Because of this it is quite necessary to have high-quality diamonds, however, many Asscher diamonds tend to be smaller than easier cuts. For couples interested in a large diamond for their engagement ring, an Asscher cut is not the most economical choice. On the other hand, the uniqueness and intricacy of the cut can outweigh the stone’s size by providing a truly exceptional look, even with a smaller stone.
The most chosen setting for an Asscher cut diamond engagement ring is a four-prong one. Step cut diamonds do not naturally bounce back so much light, so the craftsman choose to put the diamond elevated and it attracts more light than it would in a channel or bezel setting.
A lot of Asscher cut diamond engagement rings were decorated with accent stones, particularly brilliant, princess, or emerald cuts that can nestle securely against the flat sides of the center stone. Because of the unusual cut, however, a single elegant Asscher diamond can create a stunning engagement ring without additional embellishments.
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