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Asscher Cut Engagement Rings – An Engagement Ring That Is A Little Different

When shopping for engagement rings there are many choices out there, but for a different and beautiful choice, you might want to look at Asscher cut engagement rings. Many people probably don’t even know what an Asscher cut is, but once they see an example of Asscher cut engagement rings they may be surprised at how much they like it.

Diamonds have a lot of different type of cuts. Emerald, round, princess and oval are a few of the more commonly known cuts. In 1902, the Asscher cut was created by brothers who lived in Holland. The Asscher cut shape is actually somewhat like an octagon. It is essentially a square that has very trimmed corners. A modified cushion cut diamond is also a common term used to describe this cut amongst jewelers. The cut of the stone comprises of many different steps in order to make up the mirrored effect of the stone. These cuts are what give this stone its multi-dimensional look.

Because Asscher cut engagement rings have a larger dimension, you really need to pay close attention to the quality of the stone you are buying. With these facets, if your stone has imperfections, they will be easier to see with the naked eye. Additionally, color is very important in Asscher cut engagement rings. Obviously, you are going to want to try to get your stone as close to colorless as you can afford. When shopping for your diamond you will want to think about size too. Asscher cuts are best at around 1 to 1.5 carats although it is possible to get stones that range from a third of a carat to over 3 carats. Checking that your diamond is registered with the High Council for Diamonds or the Gemological Institute of America is very important. These two organizations oversee the certification of all Asscher cut diamonds and ensure that they have been cut properly and in accordance with the Asscher cut patent.

Having found the perfect stone you then need to turn your attention to the setting. The four-prong setting is the most popular setting for most Asscher cut engagement rings. This setting will allow you to set your gemstone higher up so that more light can get to the stone so that it can reflect that light better creating more sparkle to the ring. But, this is not the only way you will find Asscher cut engagement rings. Antique styles are also really popular, very often they feature pave diamonds around the center stone. Accentuating the distinctive beauty of the Asscher cut center stone using other accent stones is also are popular choice of setting.

As important purchases go, an engagement ring is probably one of the most important you will ever make. Asscher cut engagement rings are a timeless investment are the being a unique and classical feel to your ring. If you want to show your girlfriend just how important she is to you the an Asscher cut diamond will definitely convey that message and make your proposal even more special.

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