Asscher Cut Engagement Rings

Among the many cuts of diamond in the world of jewelry, few are as magnificent as the Asscher cut, with Asscher cut engagement rings subsequently being some of the most beautiful of engagement rings.Asscher cut engagement rings had been quite popular in the first half of the 20th century, but they fell from favor with the development of new diamond technology and diamond cutting techniques.However, as the 21st century begins, Asscher cut engagement rings are finding a new audience, and a newfound demand.

The Asscher Brothers first developed Asscher cut engagement rings in 1902.The Asscher Brothers were jewelers in Amsterdam who had already created a name for themselves as fine diamond cutters.The development of the Asscher cut, used in popular Asscher cut engagement rings, solidified their position as some of the finest jewelers of their time.It was the Asscher Brothers who cut the famous Star of Africa for the British Royal Family in 1908, known found in the royal scepter.

Diamonds found in Asscher cut engagement rings are similar to the diamonds found in emerald cut engagement rings.The Asscher cut was developed out of the Old Miner cut, and had a faceted culet, or bottom of the diamond, along with a squared shape with rounded, polished edges.The design of Asscher cut engagement rings was meant to draw the eye into the center of the diamond.It is due to this drawing in of the eye that Asscher cut engagement rings are known to show off the depth of the diamond, so that one can sink into the diamond itself.

It was this very drawing of the eye into the depths of the diamond that doomed Asscher cut engagement rings to a loss of popularity.With the development of new diamond cutting technology, Asscher cut engagement rings grew out of fashion.Up until recently, the popular approach to diamonds has been to create a cut that exhibits the diamonds shine to the greatest degree; in effect, drawing the eye away from the depth of the diamond and onto its surface and light reflection.

Today, with the greater understanding and appreciation of the diamond found in the general public, more and more people are coming to appreciate the beauty of depth that is to be found in Asscher cut engagement rings.It is true that Asscher cut engagement rings do require a diamond of great quality, however, for the discerning diamond enthusiast, this is yet another benefit.Anyone seeing Asscher cut engagement rings knows that they are looking not only at fine quality rings, with strong ties to a rich history, but that they are viewing diamonds that are of the highest order.

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