Asscher Cut Engagement Rings

Now that you have made the decision to propose to your partner and build a life with them, it is time to find the ideal lab diamond engagement ring that will tell your love story. One of the enigmatic and stupendous lab diamond ring that live rent-free in our heads right now is the Asscher cut ring. This stunner of a diamond cut has a special place in our hearts and why wouldn’t it? It’s modern yet has that vintage flair we are all in love with!

Let’s first understand why we use the capital ‘A’ while talking about this particular diamond cut. Well, Asscher is a proper noun, as it was invented by the Asscher brothers, Joseph and Abraham. Both were born into a well-respected diamond and jeweler family. The original design, which included 58 facets with an octagonal shape, was patented in 1902 by the Dutch brothers.

Later, this cut quickly rose to popularity and made its way into several people’s hearts because of its beautiful shape and sparkle. Along with being charming in appearance, the Asscher cut was also used for practical purposes because the deep pavilion allowed for the light to reflect splendidly. In 1920, the Asscher brothers then unveiled their "Royal Asscher Cut." This cut had 74 facets as opposed to the previous cut's 58. The new version became a staple among royalty throughout Europe due to its luxurious formation and impressive craftsmanship.

Today, the modern version of this cut is available in a square shape with cropped corners. It is one of the diamonds that belong in the step-cut family and when viewed from the top, it exhibits an X pattern with long facets coming from the corners to the center. The step-cut facets create a hall-of-mirror effect and look like an endless stack of diamond squares. The Asscher cut also has some extra grandeur that we all love because it has an extra high crown.

Finding a truly excellent Asscher cut diamond can be challenging, as they make up only around 2% of all diamonds available for purchase. However, you can find a superior quality Asscher cut diamond if you take the lab route! Asscher cut diamonds created in laboratories tend to be of good quality and more affordable compared to mined diamonds. Not only are lab created diamonds available for a highly accessible price, but they are also more eco-friendly in nature.

While Asscher cut diamonds make full use of a diamond’s natural shape and carat weight, they sometimes tend to lead to deeper cut stones, which retain more carat weight. This means that the carat weight stays hidden from the face-up view, making it look smaller than other shapes. To get rid of this issue, shop from Friendly Diamonds to get an in-depth report on the diamond of your choice. Since all of our diamonds are graded by respected institutions like the GIA and IGI, you can check the depth ratio mentioned in the certificate and much more. Also, when choosing an Asscher cut diamond, always go for a stone that is eye-clean and does not show many inclusions. Diamonds that are graded VS2 and above hide the inclusions perfectly.

So, set these amazing Asscher cut lab diamonds in different types of settings and bring out their beauty now!