Asscher Engagement Rings
An asscher is a square step cut with deeply cropped corners, which gives it an eight-sided outline. Its facets form concentric squares that draw your eye toward the center, creating a windmill-like pattern when you look straight down. The shape is strongly tied to the Art Deco era, so asscher engagement rings often feel vintage even in a simple setting.
How an Asscher Differs From an Emerald or Princess
Think of it as the square sibling of the emerald cut: the same step-cut flashes and hall-of-mirrors depth, but squared off and usually cut with a higher crown and deeper pavilion. A princess is square as well, yet it uses brilliant facets and sharp points, while the asscher trades glitter for a bold pattern and has clipped corners. Because the open facets reveal inclusions, aim for good clarity, and look for a ratio close to 1.00 to 1.05 so it reads as a true square.
Which setting suits an asscher?
Four prongs placed on the corners keep the octagon crisp. If you love the Art Deco mood, browse our vintage engagement rings, or frame the calm center with a sparkling halo.
Your asscher ring can be made in 10K, 14K or 18K gold (yellow, white or rose) or in platinum, always to order. Free insured US delivery, free resizing, a free ring sizer and 30-day returns are included.