Diamond Rings – The Asscher Cut Rises From Obscurity
Up until a few years ago, few people had heard of or remembered an asscher cut diamond. The unique shape appeared as a cross between a princess cut with it’s somewhat square shape, and an emerald cut, with its angled edges. It was invented by Joseph Asscher. Mr. Asscher was most noted for the fact that he was responsible for cutting the Cullinan diamond, the largest diamond in history at 3,106 carats. The process he used to cut this magnificent stone for the Royal Family is where the now famous Asscher cut originated.
Vintage jewellery collectors, especially those fond of art deco pieces, tend to be familiar with the cut. Up until the late 1920′s, it was actually very popular in diamond rings and diamond necklaces because of its unusual angles and unique appearance. In more recent years, as the demand for vintage and antique jewelry grew, examples of asscher cut diamond rings became very rare. In 2001 however, partly in thank to a ring worn by Sex in the City Star Sarah Jessica Parker, the Asscher cut diamond ring once again took the spotlight. The ring was presented to Jennifer’s character on the show and jewellers worldwide began receiving phone calls inquiring about the unusual shape of the stone. Soon after, Hollywood starlet Kate Hudson was seen donning an Asscher cut ring and the demand continued to rise.
Today, Asscher cut diamond rings have once again risen in the ranks to becoming one of the most popular choices on the market today. Believe it or not, we have Hollywood to thank for it.