subject: All About Ascher Cut Engagement Rings [print this page] For any man about to be married, choosing the right engagement ring for his girlfriend is of utmost importance. The engagement ring is a symbol of their impending marriage as well as lifelong commitment, and should thus be worn often by both parties. Because of that, one has to make sure that the rings that he buys should be something that they would both be proud of wearing. There are many types of engagement rings to choose from, and one of these is the ascher cut engagement rings.
The History of the Asscher Cut
The history of the asscher ring stretches back to more than a hundred years, as it first appeared in 1902. The first asscher cut engagement ring was developed by Joseph Asscher, and featured a diamond with seventy-two facets and shaped like a square. Asscher, however, went beyond the square design to produce parallel step facets and deep corners that give the appearance of an octagon instead of a square. The rings became immensely popular starting in the 1920s and, recently in 2001, received additional facets to enhance its sparkle.
The Asscher cut is a patented design and is owned exclusively by the Asscher family.
Asscher -cut Diamonds: An Elegant and Timeless Ring
One of the things that make asscher-cut diamonds famous among the populace is the elegance that they bring to the lady who wears them. They all feature diamonds of different carats but all with the same amount of sparkle that the wearer can boast of.
Notable Celebrities with Asscher-cut Engagement Rings
The asscher cut has become very popular that statistics indicate one out of three American brides choose the design for their engagement rings. In addition, the asscher ring has been chosen by several celebrities to signify their upcoming marriage with their partners. Here are some of the celebrities that have much such a choice for their engagement rings:
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba bought a 5-carat asscher diamond. The design features the main diamond being surrounded by smaller diamonds as well as a shank with similar diamonds as well.
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz
The former Ashlee Simpson owns a 4-carat square asscher diamond. Just like Alba's, Ashlee's center diamond is accentuated by the presence of smaller diamonds. The band also features smaller diamonds.
Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley's asscher-cut engagement ring has a 15-carat diamond forming the centerpiece. The wedding band, made of white metal, is encrusted with pave diamonds.
