Antique Asscher Cut Engagement Ring

You could consider an antique Asscher cut engagement ring for the most important person in your life. An Asscher cut antique engagement ring is truly an embodiment of elegance of an earlier age.

The term Asscher cut stands for the "squarish" step cut with features like small table, high crown, and deep pavilion and cut corners-characteristics that put the sparkle of an Asscher diamond on par with the brilliance-cut diamond.

Because of its distinctive shape it is sometimes referred as "square emerald cut". The antique Asscher cut engagement rings contain a streamlined, geometric Asscher stone, which is cut with a series of many parallel steps, creating a hall-of-mirrors effect when looking deeply into the stone. These rings were available until the 1930s, when the great depression put a damper on the demand for it.

Today the original antique Asscher engagement rings are very sought after and scarce.

But recently it has gained popularity amongst the posh section of the society including the Hollywood stars and celebrities. As the growing popularity drove the demand for this vintage cut, the Asscher Company has reissued the Asscher cut with a makeover. However, looking for an antique Asscher cut engagement ring is difficult, but surely not impossible.

The original Asscher cuts may be still found in some antique jewelry stores and auctions, but they are few and very expensive. For couples interested in a large diamond for their engagement ring, an Asscher cut might not be the most economical choice.

The antique Asscher cut engagement rings are a favorite of those looking for something unique. They are often said to have a softer, more romantic glow than other precision- cut modern stones. If you really want to make your much cherished occasion very special, then an antique Asscher engagement ring is the one for you.