Asscher Engagement Rings
11 pieces · made to order
Every setting below is engineered to hold a asscher center diamond — Art Deco windmill facets. Choose the design, pick your certified asscher stone, and we craft the ring to order in 2–3 weeks.
About asscher engagement rings
The asscher cut is Art Deco in diamond form: a square step cut with cropped corners and a windmill of concentric facets that draws the eye into the stone rather than scattering light off it. Invented in 1902, it remains the connoisseur's square.
Every Aurelle asscher engagement ring is a setting engineered for the shape — choose the design, pick your certified GIA, IGI, or GCAL asscher diamond, natural or lab-grown, and we craft the ring to order in 2–3 weeks.
Because step cuts hide nothing, prioritize clarity (VS2 or better) and color over sheer carat weight. Solitaires and vintage halo settings suit the cut's geometry best.
Asscher Engagement Rings FAQ
What is an asscher cut diamond?+
It's a square step cut with cropped corners — essentially a square version of the emerald cut — whose layered facets create a distinctive windmill pattern and a hall-of-mirrors depth. It was developed by the Asscher brothers of Holland in 1902 and became a signature of the Art Deco era.
Asscher vs emerald cut — what's the difference?+
Both are step cuts with the same elegant, glassy character; the asscher is square while the emerald cut is elongated and rectangular. Asschers look more compact and architectural on the hand, emerald cuts more lengthening — it's purely a matter of silhouette preference.
Do asscher diamonds sparkle like round diamonds?+
They glow rather than glitter: step-cut facets produce broad flashes and mirror-like depth instead of the confetti sparkle of a brilliant cut. Many wearers prefer that quieter, vintage elegance — and pavé or halo settings can add brilliance around the stone.
What clarity and color should I choose for an asscher cut?+
Step cuts have large open facets that hide very little, so we recommend VS2 clarity or better and H color or better in white metals. Spending on clarity matters more here than in brilliant cuts, where faceting masks inclusions.
Are asscher cut diamonds cheaper than rounds?+
Generally yes — asschers typically cost meaningfully less per carat than round brilliants because they retain more rough and are less demanded. Choosing a lab-grown asscher compounds the savings, often 60–80% below a natural stone of the same grade.
What settings look best with an asscher diamond?+
The cut's strong geometry shines in clean solitaires, Art Deco-inspired halos, and three-stone designs with step-cut sides like baguettes or trapezoids. Every Aurelle setting shown for this shape is engineered to hold an asscher securely at its corners.