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How Do I Get an Asscher Cut Engagement Ring?

Asscher diamonds have been a lingering presence since their rise to fame in the 1920s.

As many celebrities have shown us, they can rise to the occasion as a part of an engagement ring.

Due to their uncommon nature, you may find it difficult to choose the right Asscher cut for you.

We hope to answer all your questions in this Asscher cut engagement ring guide as we walk you through it.
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What Do Asscher Cuts Look Like?

Those that love vintage elegance favor Asscher cuts. It is often compared to the princess and emerald cut due to its square shape.

Shape

The difference of the Asscher compared to these other cuts is its shape.

It has more of a square shape than the emerald, with its corners cropped off to support pronged settings.

Facet

Another key difference is its faceting. It has x-shaped faceting from its corners, creating a pattern that enhances the gem’s visual appeal.

This faceting helps it mask some inclusion and color, though it is a pattern designed to focus on clarity.

It makes it so that any blemish is noticeable, making it a need to invest in higher quality compared to other cuts.

Asscher diamonds sparkle, but not in the way you expect them to.
It is designed in such a way that it reveals more of the gem’s clear shine.

This is advantageous for higher quality Asscher cut engagement rings as the sparkle tends to mask inclusions in the gem.

If you want to focus on the sparkle, you may prefer a cushion or a round brilliant.

Are Asscher Diamonds Expensive?

Shira DiamondsAsscher diamonds are 30% cheaper than the most popular diamond cut, the round brilliant.

It lines up well with other popular cuts in price, including the Pear and the Marquise.

The reason for the lower price is that there is simply a higher demand for a round diamond.

Rounds often require delicate craftsmanship and use up more rough diamonds.

Asscher diamonds are uncommon, and not many can make them, increasing the price a bit.

This also makes it an ideal choice for those who don’t want to stick with the crowd.

One of the biggest aspects that drive an Asscher’s price up is its hunger for quality.

You’ll need to invest in a diamond with high-grade color and clarity, as lower grades will be easily noticed with this type of cut.
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Choosing the Right Asscher Diamond for Your Engagement Ring

Choosing a beautiful Asscher diamond requires that you have a bit of understanding of the 4Cs.

The 4Cs are color, clarity, carat, and cut. These are the four qualities used to determine a ring’s grade.

The higher the grade, the better the diamond is for that particular characteristic.

Before shopping for an Asscher, you should establish a baseline on the minimum grade you can go for.

This gives you an allowance to adjust any of the 4Cs to a range that matches your budget.

Here is what you should look for in each category:

Carat Weight

Carat weight is often the easiest to determine for many diamond purchases.

The carat is the weight of the diamond, so a higher carat means a larger stone.

Asscher diamonds tend to look smaller as they have a smaller surface area compared to other diamond shapes of the same carat.

The best way to go about it is to compare carat sizes until you find a size that you like.

Check out our guide here on how to choose the best diamond carats.

Cut

The cut is the craftsmanship of the diamond. It measures how the workmanship fully utilizes its properties.

Choosing at least a Very Good (VG) cut will add a bit of sparkle to the gem that will add to its beauty.

A VG cut will also ensure that the diamond has good symmetry. It’s easy to notice imperfections on an Asscher, so you don’t want to skimp on the cut quality.

If you want even more sparkle, you can go for an Excellent or Ideal grade.

If you want to get to the specifics of the ratio, a good length to width ratio is around 1.00 to 1.03. If you want something more rectangular, the ratio would be around 1.40 to 1.50.

Clarity

Imperfections are easily noticeable on the Asscher. Since it focuses a lot on clarity, you will see the inclusions.

The best option is to choose a VS2 clarity grade or higher. If you’re buying a large diamond, then you might even need a higher clarity.

Even then, a VS2 may not fit your expectations. The best thing you can do is see the diamond’s clarity for yourself and decide if it is a good fit.

Color

Color changes will be visible due to the Asscher’s faceting. If you’re going for a colorless gem, you should aim for a G grade or higher.

You can also opt for something lower than G if you want a bit of color that matches a vintage style ring.

Matching Quality With Price

Choosing the right Asscher diamond has to do with finding the right quality that fits in with your budget.

Loose gems are typically better than ones mounted in an engagement ring.

They allow you to see the gem’s quality clearer before deciding to put it in a setting.

Follow this Asscher cut engagement ring guide to determine what you should look for in a purchase.

Remember that comparison is the key to helping you make a better decision.

Let Shira Diamonds be your guide in buying the perfect asscher engagement ring for you. Contact us today!


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