Article by Michael Hemmings
Okay so you’re ready to buy a diamond for yourself or for your significant other. You might have read on various material about diamond shopping, read about the four Cs and the learned about the numerous ways diamonds are cut. Of all the shapes that diamonds can be cut into, one of the most unique cuts is the Asscher cut.
For this matter, it’s going to be easy to let your personality shine through with the Asscher cut diamond. If you’re going to give this precious stone to your loved one, it’s a great way to emphasize the meaning and uniqueness of your relationship.
What is an Asscher type of cut anyway? This type of cut for diamonds was first used in 1902. It’s named thus for the brothers who made use of this style in Amsterdam Holland. Essentially, the Asscher cut is a square where the corners are deeply trimmed formed an octagonal shape. In certain circles, it’s called the square emerald cut or the modified cushion cut. The reason for its popularity is that it creates a hall of mirrors effect on the diamond and if you look deep enough into the stone, you feel like you’re losing yourself.
The Asscher diamond cut has been patented by the family and if you know you’re buying a genuine one if you get a diamond with the Asscher family insignia as well as a special ID number displayed directly on the diamond’s girdle. Today, there are two versions of the Asscher cut diamond, the modern and the vintage cuts. Engagement rings have a more art deco feel to them with the vintage Asscher cut. In the more recent years, the Asscher cut was revamped and modernized to prevent counterfeit cuts from being distributed in the market.
With the modernized cuts and the number of step cuts on this specific style, owners of an Asscher cut diamond have more opportunity to look at the depth of the diamond. Also, just like with emerald cuts, inclusions and flaws on the diamond can easily be spotted with this type of cut and so you can be sure that the diamond you get cut in the Asscher way is a stone of quality. Asscher cuts also emphasize on the color of the diamond you pick. On the stone’s widest corners, hues become clearly visible.
The diamond that says originality and personality is one that’s cut the Asscher way.
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