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Asscher in Thin Solitaire Setting

AsschrFan

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Hi everyone!
First off, I want to THANK YOU all for the valuable information that you provide. With the knowledge that I got on this website, my fiancee & I were able to design the ring of my dreams in a very reasonable budget :)

I've always wanted an asscher cut stone, and after reading everything on this site I realized the importance of parameters beyond the 4Cs which definitely aided in our purchase. The setting was inspired by ones I saw on this site, especially katmari's beautiful ring. After we received the stone, I threw away any ideas of side diamonds as the beauty of the cut was just breathtaking.

Finally, I just want to say that while I was a bit nervous that an asscher stone under 1 carat might not perform as well, but I am absolutely thrilled with the size of my stone. It's perfect for my work environment (lab setting) where I sometimes need to push the stone to the side to wear gloves.

OK, here are the stats!
Diamond: 0.85 carat asscher, color: H, clarity: VS 1, Cut: Excellent, Depth: 72.4 (a little deep, but I think the price was discounted), Table: 60, Measurements: 5.15 x 5.11 x 3.70 mm
Setting: 19K white gold, by Sonora Jewelry Design, 2 mm wide tapered to 1.5 mm at the stone, ring size: 7

& finally, here is the bling :)
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motownmama

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Wonderful!!!!!
 

purplesilk

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Congratulations on your engagement!
You did a great job: your ring is beautiful! :appl:
 

mitsui4

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You score well. It look very lovely on your hand
 

daintyG

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it looks great on your hand and very large. congratulations on your beautiful asscher!
 

Laila619

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It's gorgeous!!!
 

AsschrFan

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Thanks guys! I couldn't help myself... here are some afternoon sun shots during my lunch break ;-)
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I love how this cut dances in the light.. sometimes it looks like the sparkliest, most fiery stone, and sometimes it's the hall of mirrors
 

Tuckins1

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Gorgeous! :love: I love the solitaire setting, the stone really speaks for itself!
 

JuneRose

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Wow those photos are GREAT! I also really love the size -it looks incredibly classy and timeless :love:
 

D&T

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Love a beautiful asscher! congrats, :love:
 

Orchid Lei

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I love asschers in simple settings, you did awesome!!
 

AsschrFan

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Thanks so much guys. You are all incredibly kind! This forum is awesome.

It's hard to see, but the basket is in the shape of a heart. We were able to make this ring for under $3400, which was really important to us (grad students, both).
 

marcy

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Your ring is very pretty. It looks wonderful on your hand.
 

Bella_mezzo

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Oh WOW!!!! I love it! Congrats! And good job with your budget!
 

Aven

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Your ring is done perfectly, its so elegant! And it looks wonderful on your finger!
 

junebug17

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Oh wow, that is just sooo pretty!! Looks lovely on you!
 

Gypsy

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Lovely asscher, great size on her hand and PERFECT choice in the setting-- it really sets off the diamond in the best way, plus the heart is subtle and elegant.
 

canuk-gal

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HI:

Very beautiful ring!

cheers--Sharon
 

rubybeth

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Ooh, love it! :love: You basically have the same ring I first fell in love with when DH and I started ring shopping. Our budget was about 1/3 of yours, though, so I didn't end up with an asscher, but maybe someday. :naughty:
 

Enerchi

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VERY nice - looks amazing on your hand ! :love: Very delicate but substantial :appl:
Congratulations on your engagement!
 

dani13

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GORGEOUS!! Congratulations on your engagement!!! :appl: :appl:
 

renogirl

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Love that asscher! It's beautiful...congratulations!!!
 
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Congrats! It's beautiful! :appl:
 

Haven

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Your ring is GORGEOUS! I know I'm late to the party, but WOW, is it beautiful.

That stone. That setting. It's really lovely. It looks so perfect on your hand.
 

Amys Bling

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Beautiful!! You def make me want one!!
 

AsschrFan

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Thank you!!! You resurrected the thread & this gives me the chance to upload a couple more [cell phone quality, sorry] photos! :)

-Lit up by a candle:
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-With my new emeralds:
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I have gotten a lot of joy peering at those facets & thank you for letting me share it with you all.
 

Amys Bling

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Great pics- you can keep them
Coming!! :)
 
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