The Asscher brothers of Amsterdam, Holland, world famous precious stone experts well known for cutting quite a few brilliant stones, created the first Asscher cut diamond in 1902 Occasionally known as the square emerald cut, or a variation on the modified cushion cut, the Asscher diamond boasts a unique shape. The collection of parallel step cuts creates the appearance of a hall of mirrors for the person peering deeply into the diamond. General step cut gems like the elongated emerald or radiant cuts, do not provide the diamond fire that results from the Asscher cut's steps, or the amount of internal refraction, probably due to their corners which are trimmed just a small amount.

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When you are shopping for an Asscher diamond, you should look for the Asscher family insignia and the stone's individual identification number which adorn the stone's girdle, which let's you know that you are looking at the singularly patented Asscher diamond cut. The jeweler showing the diamond will be able to show interested customers this insignia and number on the diamond so that you may confirm that it is a genuine Asscher stone, but high magnification is necessary to see the mark, as it is not visible to the naked eye.

Art deco engagement rings often boast the vintage variety of Asscher diamonds. Following the Asscher diamond's peak in popularity in the 1920's, production halted and the facility close during the financially challenging Great Depression that was experienced throughout the world in 1930. In 1945 they resumed operation and the creation of Asscher cut engagement rings, as well as other tasteful jewelry.

In order to discourage the dispersion of counterfeit stones, the Asscher diamond was redesigned and a new patent created in 2001. The modern day Asscher diamond has sixteen more facets for a total of 74 and corners that are a tad smaller than the original, creating an enhanced sparkle to today's stone. The eye of the viewer is drawn deeply into the diamond because of the deep cutlet at the base providing a window into the depth of both the vintage and contemporary Asscher stones.

Visibility into the depth of the diamond is created by the quality of the step cuts, which is why extremely exact cutting is essential for the highest quality Asscher diamond. The Asscher diamond is similar to emerald cuts, in that flaws and inclusions are highly visible, accentuating the importance of quality stone selection. The wide corners of the stone allow color to be more easily seen as well, so color should be taken into account during the selection process.

Asscher cut diamonds will generally be deeper than other popular cuts as a deep stone is necessary in order for the series of steps to be created correctly. You will find that Asscher diamonds will typically be smaller than other, easier to create cuts, thanks to the demand for the highest quality. If you are a couple searching for an bigger diamond for an engagement ring, you will likely not find an Asscher cut diamond to be the most cost effective selection for you. However, if you are searching for a unique, brilliantly cut diamond that provides extraordinary sparkle and depth, then you may choose the smaller, Asscher diamond.

When you purchase a genuine Asscher gem you will receive a certification from the Gemological Institute of America or the High Council for Diamonds in Antwerp, Belgium. If you are looking at a diamond that is said to be an Asscher stone, but their is no accompanying certification, then this is not an authentic Asscher diamond, and you should avoid doing business with this jeweler.

Asscher cut diamonds are somewhat rare and will not be carried by every jeweler. They are, getting easier to find, though, especially since they have gained recognition through such shows as Sex & the City, and because of such celebrities as Kate Hudson, showing off her Asscher cut engagement ring.

And Asscher cut diamonds are likely to gain even more notoriety, and become even easier to find, as long as media keep talking about celebrities sporting these unique stones.

When you are searching for something out of the ordinary, the astounding depth and deeply angled corners of the Asscher cut engagement ring can be a spectacular change from the classic emerald or princess cut engagement ring. Whether you choose a vintage or modern Asscher diamond, a bride wearing one of these engagement rings shows the world her uniqueness and discriminating personality, and this diamond, with it's cut that transcend time, will remain a brilliant stone for a long, long time.

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