The diamond test of time, is how well the diamond looks in time, whether it looks dated and out of fashion. The excellent thing about the look of the asscher diamond is that the look of the diamond is timeless, and elegant, and exquisitely classy and beautiful. The shape of the diamond is square with rounded corners, a cushioned affect look.



The asscher cut was created by two goldsmith brothers in 1902 in Holland, and has had many fans ever since. Of all of the shaped diamonds, the rounded solitaire, the princess, the pear, the heart, and the marquise, the one that stands out the most for me is the asscher cut. The look of the diamonds is for me timeless.



The only disadvantage of this shape diamond is that the imperfections will be far more visible to the untrained naked eye. Because of the cut of the diamond the quality of the stone has to be of excellent quality in order for the imperfections not to be seen. This diamond ranges from 1/3 of a carat to 3 carat. Stones measuring a ½ to a full carat are preferable to this diamond ring.



This diamond is best shown off to its fullest, in a four prong setting adding height to the diamond and accentuating the over all look of the ring: this allows the light to flow freely around the diamond. There are
variations of this shaped diamond for e.g. the use of the asscher solitaire with an asscher diamond on either side. Another good look is the asscher diamond with matching diamonds encrusted on the ring band; also this shape diamond with coloured gems on either side.



This shaped diamond as with the princess diamond will look exquisite on any hand, and will look expensive even with the smallest carat used. Like the princess the elongated shape of the asscher gives the illusion of a much bigger diamond, which is excellent for those on a budget who can only afford a smaller carat diamond. The cut, colour, clarity, carat, are some things you need to keep in mind when choosing your precious diamond.



The 4C’s explained in detail over the net, or by a reputable jeweller when you are purchasing your diamond ring. The style of your ring is a purely personal choice and your current jewellery collection will determine the final choice of diamond. The look of the asscher diamond is very classical and timeless, so it won’t fall fowl of fashion faux pas and changing trends, making this an excellent ring to choose if your engagement is a surprise. This ring won’t disappoint your intended.



With little maintenance and loving care your diamond will be a talking point for many years to come, while holding to that timeless look of elegance forever.