Getting engaged is that first step to saying "I do". And so, the occasion is incomplete without a perfect, gorgeous ring that says it; one your beloved will be proud to show off to her friends. It should be the right shape, size, color and setting.
If you are considering diamonds, you can give the Asscher cut engagement rings a thought. This cut was introduced in Holland, around early 1900s by Joseph Asscher. It is also called the square emerald cut. In the year 2001, this diamond cut was revamped a little to create a new design called "Royal Asscher".
The Cut
A sibling of the emerald cut, it looks elegant with its old world charm. It borrows the same straight lines of an emerald cut diamond, only it is square while the emerald cut is rectangular. The cropped corners emphasize the diamond's stunning look. The step cut and high crown silhouette of asscher cut …show more content…
The latter with its greater number of facets offers more fire and flash. The Asscher cut engagement rings have an octagonal outline and you can see a faint X on its face, due to its symmetrical shape.
The standard size (length to width ratio) of a classic asscher cut engagement ring is 1.00. However, there are some that are stretched to 1.06 as well as they appear square.
Setting
You will find asscher cut engagement rings in both solitaire and multi-stone settings. The four-prong, trellis and cathedral settings really lift an asscher cut diamond. This is because they allow much more light to stream in enhancing its reflective qualities. These settings are very practical designs, especially for a woman who does a lot of work with her hands, because it is easy to clean.
For multi-stone settings, smaller asscher cut diamonds can be embedded in a channel setting wrapping the entire band. The halo setting for asscher cut engagement rings are for those who want to make a statement with a big splash.
If you are considering diamonds, you can give the Asscher cut engagement rings a thought. This cut was introduced in Holland, around early 1900s by Joseph Asscher. It is also called the square emerald cut. In the year 2001, this diamond cut was revamped a little to create a new design called "Royal Asscher".
The Cut
A sibling of the emerald cut, it looks elegant with its old world charm. It borrows the same straight lines of an emerald cut diamond, only it is square while the emerald cut is rectangular. The cropped corners emphasize the diamond's stunning look. The step cut and high crown silhouette of asscher cut …show more content…
The latter with its greater number of facets offers more fire and flash. The Asscher cut engagement rings have an octagonal outline and you can see a faint X on its face, due to its symmetrical shape.
The standard size (length to width ratio) of a classic asscher cut engagement ring is 1.00. However, there are some that are stretched to 1.06 as well as they appear square.
Setting
You will find asscher cut engagement rings in both solitaire and multi-stone settings. The four-prong, trellis and cathedral settings really lift an asscher cut diamond. This is because they allow much more light to stream in enhancing its reflective qualities. These settings are very practical designs, especially for a woman who does a lot of work with her hands, because it is easy to clean.
For multi-stone settings, smaller asscher cut diamonds can be embedded in a channel setting wrapping the entire band. The halo setting for asscher cut engagement rings are for those who want to make a statement with a big splash.