Asscher Cut Diamonds

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, and Vanessa Lachley have all chosen to wear diamonds cut into the "Asscher" shape. This particular way of cutting a diamond was created by the same diamond cutters who cut the famous Cullinan I & II diamonds, Joseph Asscher and Abraham Asscher. Those two diamonds make up part of the British crown jewels. Two generations later, in 1999, Edward Asscher reworked the original design. He added 16 more facets to the Asscher cut calling it the Royal Asscher. The classic Asscher cut has the same amount of facets as a round brilliant which is 58  facets. The new design is patented and is available through the list of retailers found on RoyalAssher.com.

It doesn't look like there are any retailers listed on RoyalAssher.com that list Royal Asscher diamonds that you can browse through. The best option is to call them up and arrange an appointment. 

Asscher diamonds work well in Eternity rings, due to their shape. Arranging Asscher diamonds in a row still allows space at the stones' corners which give the prongs some space to hold the diamonds in place as you can see in this photo of a diamond eternity ring sold by BlueNile. 

The Key To Finding The Best Diamond Studs or Earrings

Question: Hi Diamond Buying Advice, This may sound like a silly question but if I get diamond studs for someone as a present what do I need to know? I don't know if the color is the most important thing or if I should be worrying about inclusions, or what. I just really want them to shine. Also what is a good size. I figure that they don't have to be as big as a ring's diamond. Thanks for your help. It is a gift for a 17 year old girl. 

John V.

Answer: Hi John V. I am in complete agreement with you about studs needing to shine. As they are at eye level they are going to be much more noticable than a ring would be most of the time.
And diamonds are just remarkable when they really sparkle and shine. There are a couple of things that when combined together make for a magnificent combination.

First let's start out with the "Who".
Who is going to be able to provide you with something that is outstanding. If you get your diamond from someone who is very meticulous and extremely selective in the diamonds they will even begin to work with, then you have a great start. Brian Gavin Diamonds is one of the most fastidious diamond cutters. His attention to detail is simply unparalleled. His selection process is extremely particular. The quality he demands from his providers is known throughout the industry. That is just the start. From there he applies his signature cuts, which just transform a beautiful stone into an incredible work of art. Every time I see a Brian Gavin Diamond I see a work of perfection.
Nest we may focus on the question of "What". 
What are the specifications? If you are getting a Brian Gavin Diamond you already have a high quality work of art. And we can ensure that within that range we are getting the best of the best. So we choose a diamond which has very little to no coloring. The closer to D on the color scale the better. That means we first see if a D color is available then E, then F, then G, and so on. However try not to go past H, if you really want the clearest sparkle and fire. 

The Truth Studs


See the Truth Stud Earrings here:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond-earrings/studs/truth-studs-14k-white-gold-5773w14

In regards to shape and size Brian Gavin's experts say: 

Generally speaking, for any shaped face, round brilliant diamonds are a great choice for a stud earring. They’re a classic. Broader faces may also wear the more square shape of a princess cut diamond. In any case, the size of the diamond should harmonize with the size of the wearer’s earlobe. Larger is not necessarily better. A well-cut, high-performing stone is always preferable to ensure the greatest brilliance and the best value.

If you choose a Signature Hearts and Arrows from Brian Gavin Diamonds I will have to warn you:

You may never buy a diamond from anyone else but Brian Gavin Diamonds ever again.

Here are the Hearts and Arrows: 

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/brian-gavin-hearts-and-arrows/

The process is to choose a diamond, and then continue shopping and choose a set of studs. (or the other way around works too)

On the Heart and Arrows page, once you click on Search Now you'll see a slider which shows what sizes to display. Slide it a little to the left so it shows some sizes smaller than 0.6 ct. You may like to choose between 0.35 ct and 0.50 ct. as those sizes are not too small, not too big.