Asscher Cut Diamond

The Asscher Diamond Cut is a winner of a cut. As far as square diamond or rectangular diamonds go this is one of the more beautiful diamonds and an excellent choice for a diamonds engagement ring, alone or with trilliant diamond accents or baguette accents.

Appearing like an Emerald Cut with pyramid shaped facets it actually has an octagon like figure with deep step cuts that draw the eyes toward the center. With its 74 facets it gives the illusion to be a room full of mirrors.

Due to it’s intriguing features the asscher diamond has been rising in popularity. Thanks to being featured in television programs like “Sex in the City” and being given to stars like Kate Hudson and Elizabeth Hurley who received and asscher diamond rings from their husbands.

Like most things when they get popular the ascher diamond is starting to be more prominent in jewelery stores along with greater selection for asscher diamond engagement ring settings. Prior to this rise, Asscher diamonds were only found in estate sales and rarely seen in retail locations. Most loose Asscher diamonds were cut on commission by special requests.

Due to their new prominence and still a little on the rare side the increasing demand and short supply keeps the prices for asscher cut diamonds on the high side. Additionally most of the stones that are seen in this cut are large diamonds up to 6.0 ctw since these are the types of stones that best suit the asscher cut.

When you buying asscher diamond engagement rings or the setting for an asscher diamond cut be sure to select a setting with four prongs to anchor the diamond. Although this cut of diamond has its corners cut it is always a wise tactic for setting a square diamond (or rectangular diamond). Ideal depth for Asscher diamonds is between 67%-71% and length to width ratio of 1:1 – 1:1.05.

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