Most of us have a common secret desire that when we wear a diamond ring it should be such that it stands out in a crowd with its glitter and style. In other words, it should draw instant admiration from people around. In case you too want to make a style statement with your engagement ring, you need to go for Asscher cut engagement rings that are not only sophisticated and elegant to look at but can also be set in such a way, so as to give an illusion of a bigger diamond, even when the weight in carat is low.

Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver Asscher Emerald Cut 3 Carat Engagement Ring
Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver Asscher Emerald Cut 3 Carat Engagement Ring
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Bling Jewelry Antique Style CZ Asscher Engagement Ring Wedding Set
Bling Jewelry Antique Style CZ Asscher Engagement Ring Wedding Set
Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver 4.4 ct Asscher CZ Solitaire Engagement Ring
Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver 4.4 ct Asscher CZ Solitaire Engagement Ring
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Vintage Sterling Silver CZ Diamond Asscher Cut Engagement Ring 3 Carat
Vintage Sterling Silver CZ Diamond Asscher Cut Engagement Ring 3 Carat
Sterling Silver Ring Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Solitaire Ring 2.4 ct - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
Sterling Silver Ring Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Solitaire Ring 2.4 ct - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
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Sterling Silver Ring Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia CZ Solitaire Ring 1 ct - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
Sterling Silver Ring Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia CZ Solitaire Ring 1 ct - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
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Martha's Engagement Ring - 3 Stone Asscher Cut CZ: Final Sale
Martha's Engagement Ring - 3 Stone Asscher Cut CZ: Final Sale
Sterling Silver 925 Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia CZ Fashion Ring - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
Sterling Silver 925 Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia CZ Fashion Ring - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
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Sterling Silver Ring Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia 3-Stone Ring 16 ct.tw - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
Sterling Silver Ring Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia 3-Stone Ring 16 ct.tw - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
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Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring 3ct
Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring 3ct


One of the best features about these rings is that the cut is unique and this makes it look larger than other shapes of diamonds like princess or even the round. Asscher cut engagement rings have characteristic shapes and that itself makes it unique. Usually it is in the shape of an octagon, a diamond that is square in its outline with beveled corners. The series of steps along the border creates a mirror-like glitter as it continuously reflects light. This adds to the distinctness of the stones. What it essentially means is that even if you choose a stone with lower weight in carat, it would still carry the sparkle of a bigger diamond.

There is another way by which you can enhance the size of the stone, if you opt for Pave setting. This a typical setting style, in which a series of smaller diamonds are placed in such a way that they are at the same level with the surface, appearing as if the whole surface is layered with a single large diamond. The diamond beads in such a setting are extremely tiny and since they are made from the same metal, the diamonds remain secure. Pave setting makes it impossible to see the individual diamonds and the Asscher cut engagement rings would appear to carry more number of diamonds than it really does.

Perhaps the most important point to consider when buying Asscher cut rings is to check its authenticity. The diamonds would invariably carry the family insignia along with an identifying number on the girdle of each stone. Though you cannot see these identification markings without using the magnifying glass, you should still insist upon your jeweler to show them to you.

The best part about such a unique cut is that you could buy a smaller carat diamond, but because of its unique appearance, everyone would presume that you are wearing a far heavier diamond than you actually are!

If you have always marveled at the jaw-dropping beauty of the rings worn by celebrities like Anna Kournikova or Jessica Simpson, you might be interested to know that they are wearing pear shaped engagement rings! Originally created in the 1400s, the pear-cut diamonds have since then captured the hearts of millions round the world. In fact, the pear-cut was made even more popular when Richard Burton presented one such stone to his lady love, Elizabeth Taylor which she later auctioned for $2.8 million for raising money for charity.

Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver Classic Pear CZ Engagement Ring
Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver Classic Pear CZ Engagement Ring
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Jewelry - Pear Shaped CZ Ring
Jewelry - Pear Shaped CZ Ring
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White Gold Pear Shape Garnet and Diamond Ring (1/5 TDW)
White Gold Pear Shape Garnet and Diamond Ring (1/5 TDW)
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Stunning Pear Shape White Cubic Zirconia Size 8 Ring in Sterling Silver Rhodium Finish
Stunning Pear Shape White Cubic Zirconia Size 8 Ring in Sterling Silver Rhodium Finish
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Large Pear Sapphire Ring Wrap Guard Enhancer white gold
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0.98ct Pearshaped Aquamarine Ring with Diamond in 10Kt White Gold
0.98ct Pearshaped Aquamarine Ring with Diamond in 10Kt White Gold
2.00 carat Pear Shape Certified Diamond Designer Engagement Anniversary Ring in 14k White Gold Center 1.00 Carat
2.00 carat Pear Shape Certified Diamond Designer Engagement Anniversary Ring in 14k White Gold Center 1.00 Carat
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White Gold Pear Shape Citrine and Diamond Ring (1/5 TDW)
White Gold Pear Shape Citrine and Diamond Ring (1/5 TDW)
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Sterling Silver 925 Cubic Zirconia CZ Pear Shape Solitaire Ring - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
Sterling Silver 925 Cubic Zirconia CZ Pear Shape Solitaire Ring - Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring
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T13 TQWJ5949ZCH 5.4 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
T13 TQWJ5949ZCH 5.4 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
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All credit for creating the pear shaped diamond goes to Flemish polisher Lodewyk van Berquem who successfully merged two great inventions the first of which was to introduce a perfectly symmetrical arrangement of the cut edges and the second was to introduce the usage of scaif, a specialized polishing wheel to polish diamonds. Initially, critics of diamond cutting were not too impressed with the pear cut as it wasted a substantial amount of rough diamond, but the immaculate positioning of the facets or the edge cuts lent such a brilliant dazzle to the stone, that it became a favorite of the buying connoisseurs instantly.

Despite its long history and popularity amidst royalties and the top echelon of social class, the pear shaped engagement rings is a hot favorite with most couples as a symbol of undying love for each other. Much like the Asscher cut engagement rings there is nothing quite like pear shaped diamonds to immortalize one of the most precious moments of life. The timeless beauty of Asscher cut engagement rings as well as pear shaped engagement rings have made them a top favorite for a majority of couples who are entering an important phase of their lives.

The best part about such pear shaped diamonds is that they have now become more affordable. Whether you place them in earrings or attach them to a discounted platinum engagement ring, the stone never loses its appeal.

You need to remember that of all the four C’s – cut, color, clarity and carat, it is the cut which is perhaps the most important contributing factor that affects the quality of a stone. As the name suggests, the pear cut diamond is cut in the shape of a pear, a judicious combination of oval and marquise cuts. While some cuts may make the diamond more elongated, normally, the diamond is shaped like a tear drop. Therefore women with short and petite hands usually opt for such stones, as it makes the finger look long and stylish.

The engagement ceremony is perhaps one of the most important events in a couple’s life. What better way to celebrate it than exchanging antique style engagement rings – which incidentally has become a popular choice in recent times. Though there is no dearth of variety when it concerns engagement rings, starting from Asscher cut engagement rings to round, pear cut to princess, a majority of young couples these days are mostly preferring to go for rings made before the 1950s, called antique style engagement rings.

What is so special about this particular type of engagement ring? For one, the traditional designs, the characteristic craftsmanship and the artistic style are attractive and unique. One normally would not come across such antique styles these days. People also prefer these designs for its retentive value – you would always like to own something which you can pass on to the future generation. These designs carry a kind of individuality, rarely seen in other, more modern engagement rings.

Antique rings need not always be with diamonds. In fact, most of them carry sapphires, emeralds and jades. For example the antique rings of the Victorian era (1835-1900) are world famous for the immaculate combination of design, craftsmanship and style in gold and yellow colors. Rings in this category made with sapphire and diamonds represent a fusion of love and romance – treasured by most couples. Essentially these antique designs carry a bit of fashion of that era and look extremely elegant on a lady’s finger.

Modern day antique engagement rings are unique in their own way. People prefer gemstones, sapphires and rubies in their rings and if you are looking for something which does not quite belong to yesteryears in terms of looks, you could go for rings in aquamarine color – offering you the right dose of antiquity with modernity.

Durability of some stones used in antique rings is a matter of concern. For example, stones like emerald and pearl are softer by nature and may not last long because of their brittleness. An antique ring is always valued because it is usually over 50 years old. Some would like to call them vintage engagement rings and whether they are Asscher cut engagement rings or have sapphire, pearl or opal, many such rings are passed on from one generation to the other in commemoration of the love stories of an era gone by.  The craftsmanship, setting and the stone cuttings lend a surreal kind of uniqueness to these rings. What better way to give the beginning of a loving journey a touch of old-world glamour, than going for antique rings?