Hi,
I am looking for any information that can be helpful in sourcing and purchasing an elongated / rectangular Asscher cut diamond.
Over the past month, my girlfriend and I have been on a fun and exhilarating journey looking at various options for engagement rings. She’s always been attracted to old mine cut and old European cut round stones, so we found ourselves looking at more vintage options. We recently came across a stunning ring that is described as a “cut-cornered rectangular steep cut”, or a rectangular Asscher-cut from the 1920s. She instantly fell in love with this cut/shape and a particular setting style.
I’ve spent some time online looking for rectangular Asscher-cuts but unfortunately am not having a ton of luck. I have learned that these seem to be uncommon diamonds as these Asschers were only hand cut in this type of shape during a short period of the "art deco" era.
I am based in Los Angeles. I would greatly appreciate any guidance or referrals that can help me source such a stone at a fair price. If I can work with the same person on the setting, that is a plus too, but not required.
On the stone, looking for something around 4.5-5 carats and at least VS2 clarity. I'd like to stay at near colorless or better on color, so probably J as an absolute minimum. That said, I recognize there aren't many of these stones out there and that I may need to compromise on one (or more) things I am looking for.
Welcome any advice, recommendations, or referrals that can help me make this dream ring of hers come true.
Thanks!
P.S. Apologies if this belongs in the Rocky Talky forum, but thought it might make more sense here given the niche ask.
I am looking for any information that can be helpful in sourcing and purchasing an elongated / rectangular Asscher cut diamond.
Over the past month, my girlfriend and I have been on a fun and exhilarating journey looking at various options for engagement rings. She’s always been attracted to old mine cut and old European cut round stones, so we found ourselves looking at more vintage options. We recently came across a stunning ring that is described as a “cut-cornered rectangular steep cut”, or a rectangular Asscher-cut from the 1920s. She instantly fell in love with this cut/shape and a particular setting style.
I’ve spent some time online looking for rectangular Asscher-cuts but unfortunately am not having a ton of luck. I have learned that these seem to be uncommon diamonds as these Asschers were only hand cut in this type of shape during a short period of the "art deco" era.
I am based in Los Angeles. I would greatly appreciate any guidance or referrals that can help me source such a stone at a fair price. If I can work with the same person on the setting, that is a plus too, but not required.
On the stone, looking for something around 4.5-5 carats and at least VS2 clarity. I'd like to stay at near colorless or better on color, so probably J as an absolute minimum. That said, I recognize there aren't many of these stones out there and that I may need to compromise on one (or more) things I am looking for.
Welcome any advice, recommendations, or referrals that can help me make this dream ring of hers come true.
Thanks!
P.S. Apologies if this belongs in the Rocky Talky forum, but thought it might make more sense here given the niche ask.
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