Urgent: Asscher Cut Diamond Recommendation

awong · Jun 3, 2013

I am fairly new to PriceScope but have found the content extremely valuable in my process of looking for an engagement ring. I am looking at an Asscher cut and have found two possible options. I wanted to get your opinion on each of them and what you would recommend.

First Asscher (Left in Picture)
1.51ct
Cut: Very Good
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 6.28 x 6.25

Second Asscher (Right in Picture)
1.45ct
Cut: Very Good
Color: I
Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 6.75 x 6.51

Any general advice on Asscher cuts is also welcome. I am struggling to find the right balance between cut, color, clarity and size. Since the Asscher cut measures smaller at a similar carat size to other cuts, I am having to sacrafice some of the other aspects cut, color, clarity to get into my price range.

Thanks for all your help and insight.

Christina... · Jun 3, 2013

Can your vendor provide you with ASET images of these stones? video? It's very difficult to determine anything from the information and photos provided.

I owned an I color asscher and felt that it was very white in the face up position with a very very slight tint from the side. How color sensitive are you? Are you willing to see a very slight tint from the side in order to achieve a larger stone? A VS1 will be safe, you may even be fine to drop to a VS2, but I wouldn't go lower than that without being able to view the stone myself.