Category Archives: Diamond Dictionary
Diamond Dictionary: Asscher Cut Diamond
One of the most elegant and timeless diamond shapes is the Asscher cut. Nearly 110 years ago, the Asscher cut was designed and patented by Dutch diamond artisan Joseph Asscher. His brother, Abraham Asscher, furthered their company’s fame in 1903 … Continue reading
Diamond Dictionary: Fancy Colored Diamonds
Colored diamonds relate to white diamonds as a Ferrari might relate to a BMW… magnificent, exotic and different. Natural colored diamonds exist in a rainbow of colors and intensities. Less than one percent of the thousands of diamonds graded by … Continue reading
How to Buy a Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
First developed in the early 1900′s, the Cushion Cut diamond shape has soared in popularity over the past decade. The modern day cushion is a descendant of the Old Mine Cut. When cut properly, a Cushion Cut diamond can be breathtaking … it’s … Continue reading