Choosing the most suitable engagement ring can be a really difficult thing to do. And this is still the case, even if you know you want to buy a diamond solitaire ring, because there is still the question of what metal to have the band made from; and which diamond cut would look the best. Luckily for us, we have a whole array of celebrities guiding us on our way to better fashion. Jessica Alba and Mariah Carey have both been photographed wearing
asscher cut engagement rings, so what better recommendation than this! The very popular TV show "Sex and the City" also witnessed Charlotte being given an asscher cut engagement ring, so that might just be the perfect ring to choose.
When you first look at an asscher cut diamond, it looks very similar to an emerald cut. Actually the asscher cut is square however, whereas the emerald cut is a rectangle. Some people refer to asscher cut as "square emerald cut" which is usually more confusing than helpful. Although the cut has achieved recent popularity, it is not a new style. In fact it was developed over a hundred years ago by the Asscher brothers in Holland, and it has been used ever since.
The Asscher Diamond Company still exists in the Netherlands today, still controlled by the same family. Since 1980, they have used the name The Royal Asscher Diamond Company, after getting a royal seal of approval from Queen Juliana. They celebrated their royal recognition by inventing a new Royal Asscher cut, which is similar to the more traditional cut but has higher symmetry and is cut with higher precision.
When you take a closer look at the square shape of the asscher cut diamond, you will notice that in reality, it is actually an irregular octagon, because the four corners have been cut off. The reason for this is to draw your attention deep into the center of the stone. This makes the cut absolutely perfect for diamond solitaire
engagement rings, or even for three stone rings which have an asscher cut central stone flanked by two other round cut diamonds.
It is very fashionable these days for people to buy engagement rings which have some history behind them, or are genuine antiques as well as beautiful and romantic pieces of jewelry. Unfortunately it is highly unlikely you'll be able to find any set with asscher cut diamonds, because the popularity of this cut has led to the vast majority of the old Art Deco ones being bought up by collectors, or couples who wanted these kind of rings over the last decade or two. It will be a very lucky day if you manage to find a genuine asscher cut antique engagement ring today. But you can always opt for one of the beautiful antique-style asscher cut rings available instead.
