Asscher-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings To Make You Swoon
This square diamond cut is perfect for a traditional yet unique engagement ring.
Some diamond cuts for natural diamond engagement rings have a vintage, romantic feel, while others look ultra-modern. An Asscher-cut diamond is able to do both. It looks gorgeous in Art Deco-inspired settings, as well as in contemporary styles. Designer Grace Lee loves the versatility of the cut, noting, “The Asscher is lovely set with a bezel or prongs.”
This step-cut diamond is similar to an emerald cut. Both have cropped corners and long rectangular facets, but an Asscher cut diamond is always square shaped and its larger cut corners make it almost octagonal. While an emerald cut can also be square, an Asscher cut has a larger more specific faceting pattern that give it a different look. It was created in 1902 by Joseph Asscher, whose name the shape bears.
An Asscher-cut diamond also has more sparkle than an emerald-cut diamond due to the placement of its 58 facets. “Asschers have a beautiful, fiery complexity that has quickly made them one of my favorite cuts to work with,” says London-based jeweler Thelma West.
Read on for our selection of gorgeous Asscher-cut natural diamond engagement rings. Whether you’re looking for a traditional ring or something unexpected, you’ll find it here.
De Beers
The prominent prongs on this ring from De Beers hide the cropped corners of an Asscher-cut diamond, making it the perfect choice for someone who wants a step-cut diamond but prefers a square shape. The DB Classic ring features a 1-carat diamond but comes in different sizes, too.
KatKim
KatKim is known for its unique engagement rings, which non-traditional brides adore. The Cosma ring features a 1.5-carat Asscher-cut diamond in an intricate design. It sits within an x-shaped yellow gold band split by a row of pavé diamonds. Despite the unique design, the diamond is still prominent and takes center stage.
Kwiat
Kwiat turns the Asscher cut on its side, literally, in this pretty ring. By rotating the stone, it takes on a completely different look, looking like a diamond shape instead of a square. Delicate, claw-shaped yellow gold prongs secure the diamond and add a further unexpected element to the design. The final effect is traditional with a subtle twist.
Nikos Koulis
Heads will turn to the bride who sports this contemporary ring from Nikos Koulis. The Oui ring features a significant Asscher-cut diamond at the center, with tapered baguette diamonds alongside it. The ring has an unusual open design, and the sides are topped with black enamel. The contrast between black enamel and sparkling white diamonds is gorgeous.
