subject: Revival Of Asscher Cut Diamonds [print this page] Fashions come and fashions go, but some fashion items remain constant through, not only the decades, but in the case of diamonds, through the centuries. This timeless gem has always been at the heart of romance and speculation since they were first dug up in India many centuries ago.
In 1902, the Asscher cut was introduced by the Asscher Brothers of Holland who had found fame by cutting the Cullinan Diamond, the worlds largest rough stone, The Asscher cut diamond reached the height of its popularity during the 1920s before slipping out of favour, but it was reintroduced again in 2002 a hundred years after its original launch.
This particular way of cutting a diamond gives it more brilliance and its square shape with cropped corners gives it something of an octagonal appearance.
This beautifully cut diamond is ideal for setting in an engagement ring and you may benefit from buying Asscher loose diamonds to set into the ring or piece of jewellery of your choice. Buying the diamond loose gives you the advantage of being able to keep it a surprise right up until the moment you pop the big question. It also guarantees that you wont have to trudge around endless jewellery stores searching for the perfect combination of diamond and ring. Sometimes the recipient is mindful of the overall cost of the engagement ring when you shop for it together and this will inhibit the choosing process, making the perfect ring all the more elusive. If you present the loose diamond when you propose, then choosing the right ring to set it in can be done at a more leisurely pace and your partner wont feel under as much pressure.
You may want to buy the diamond purely as an investment and in such a case a loose diamond would be a good option and it can always be set in a ring or a pendant at a later date if so desired. Choosing loose Asscher cut diamonds means that you have a stone that is cut to emphasize its brilliance and you have the freedom to choose the setting you require whenever you want to.
So, whether you want to dazzle your partner when proposing, or you simply wish to have a little nest egg, the perfect choice would be an Asscher cut diamond, which is fast becoming a modern classic, with its sparkling square cut.
