If you are looking for a unique engagement ring, asscher cut engagement ring might be the perfect ring for you. This cut is often called "square emerald cut", has deeply trimmed corners simulating an octagon with a unique brilliant sparkle. Designed to attract beholder's eyes into the depth of the diamond, this uniquely cut engagement ring is very stylish and make up a striking unique piece of jewelry. Owing to this design that Asscher cut engagement rings are known to show off the depth of the diamond, so that one can sink into the diamond itself.

Fashion with a sequence of parallel steps, the stones possess a "half-a-mirror effect" when looking intensely into the depth of the stone. Unlike the standard step cut stones- lengthened emerald cut or radiant cut, this creates more internal refraction and diamond fire. Commonly, an Asscher cut engagement ring is position in a four-prong setting. This setting allows the stone to be hoisted, thus attracting more light.

The Asscher brothers of Amsterdam, Holland were the lapidaries who invented the this particular design in 1902. They were responsible for cutting several stunning gems, including the renowned 3, 015 carat Cullinan Diamond, which is presently a component of the British Crown jewel. These were the brothers who were also know for cutting the famous Star of Africa for the British Royal Family in 1908, to be used in the royal scepter.

An Asscher cut invites the eyes deep into the stone. But it was this very attraction of the eyes deep into the gemstone that condemned it to lose its popularity. As new diamond cutting technology become more advance, Asscher cut engagement rings went out of style. In recent years the approach has been to create a cut that displays the diamond's sparkle to the greatest degree. In this modern method, the eyes are directed away from the innermost part of the diamond and onto the outer surface and the reflection of light.

However, because of the greater appreciation and admiration of the diamonds from the public today, more couple prefer the elegant the beauty of an Asscher cut ring. This type of engagement ring requires a diamond of great quality. Hence, for the insightful diamond aficionado, this ensures that having an Asscher cut engagement ring means having a genuine high quality piece of diamond. That is why when you possess such an engagement ring, you are not just holding a very fine piece of high quality jewelry; you also have in you a gemstone that is among the highest in its order which is part of a very rich history.

Several years ago, Asscher cut stone ring is quite rare to find in most jewelry shops. But you may find them however at vintage antique jewelry collections. On the other hand, today, it is again taking the center stage as many celebrities like Jennifer Hudson of TV series "Sex and the City" wear it. In effect, it is slowly becoming easier to locate and becoming more popular again. Thus, more and more couple chooses and Asscher cut for an engagement ring.