Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
Asscher cut engagement rings feature a brilliant square emerald cut diamond with cropped corners. The Asscher brothers designed this cut in 1902 while in Holland. The cut was designed to draw the gaze of the beholder into the depths of the gem. Engagement rings Asscher cut that are done well are simply spectacular.
Asscher Cut Engagement Ring Settings
Design your engagement ring by selecting the perfect setting. Choose from the basket which has a square configuration or the cathedral basket which is a v-shape with a square bottom or the basic cathedral which is simply a v-shape. A classic solitaire is an arched v-shape or the knife with its thicker cathedral-like shape. Other settings are the trellis, the double groove, the antique, the bezel, the semi-mount, the gemstone and the wedding set made for the engagement ring and the wedding band to fit closely together in combination. The setting can be in platinum, 14kt white gold or 18kt white gold, and 14kt yellow gold or 18kt yellow gold.
Stone Shapes
The shape of the stone is very important. Asscher cut engagement rings are a beautiful shape. This is what people will look for when they look at the engagement ring, the diamond’s shape, clarity and color. The Asscher cut is definitely an option. The round brilliant is one of the popular shapes because of its brilliance. The pear shape is an exquisite form which makes a subtle statement with its elegant single point and rounded end. The princess is square when you face it but its profile looks like an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.
The marquise gives your fingers the illusion of appearing long and slender. This shape can maximize a diamond’s carat weight. Buy based on length-to-width ratio. The emerald has a pavilion with rectangular facets that create on optical effect highlighting the clarity of the diamond. The Asscher is similar to the emerald but square. Its pavilion is cut with rectangular facets. The cushion is also known as a pillow cut. It has larger facets that increase their brilliance.
The radiant has trimmed corners is rectangular in shape. Its length to width ratio determines how it will look when viewed from the top. The oval shape, triangle and heart are the remaining diamond shapes to choose from. The oval is similar in brilliance to the round and its shape accentuates long and slender fingers. The heart is an excellent choice for its symbolism. Choose based on its length-to-width ratio.
The Final Ring
Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
Combining the setting with the perfect diamond will define the ring of your choice. The setting can be more ornate and have additional stones surrounding the diamond. The color of the diamond, a brilliant white, surrounded by more brilliant white diamonds could be breathtaking or it could be surrounded by color rubies or emeralds. The setting’s color, platinum or yellow gold will finish the look. Asscher cut antique engagement rings come in a wonderfully detailed setting and make great rings for the traditionalist.
Building an Asscher cut engagement ring requires a good eye. Combining the excellent cut diamonds with the exquisite settings makes for an exciting look for any woman’s finger. The marquise, the pear, the radiant and the oval give a woman with slender fingers a beautiful accent for her long fingers. The Asscher, round, emerald and cushion draw your attention to the brilliant facets on the diamond. And the triangle and the heart shape are for those making a unique statement of their feelings. Each ring says “I love you” differently. Decide how you want to say it with Asscher cut diamond engagement rings.
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