What is the difference between an Asscher and an emerald cut diamond?

Both are step-cut diamonds, but the Asscher is square with deeply cropped corners (almost octagonal), while the emerald is rectangular. The Asscher creates a distinctive windmill light pattern, whereas the emerald produces a hall-of-mirrors effect.

What is the difference between side stone and halo engagement rings?

Side stone rings have small diamonds along the band but not surrounding the centre stone. Halo rings have a complete frame of diamonds around the centre. Side stone designs offer extra sparkle with a cleaner, more streamlined look.

What is the difference between an Asscher and an emerald cut diamond?

Both are step-cut diamonds, but the Asscher is square with deeply cropped corners (almost octagonal), while the emerald is rectangular. The Asscher creates a distinctive windmill light pattern, whereas the emerald produces a hall-of-mirrors effect.

What is the difference between side stone and halo engagement rings?

Side stone rings have small diamonds along the band but not surrounding the centre stone. Halo rings have a complete frame of diamonds around the centre. Side stone designs offer extra sparkle with a cleaner, more streamlined look.

Asscher Cut Side Stone Engagement Rings

1 handcrafted design · Hatton Garden, London

The Asscher cut is a square step-cut diamond with deeply cropped corners that create an almost octagonal outline. Its concentric square facets draw the eye deep into the stone, producing a mesmerising windmill pattern. Invented in 1902 by the Asscher Brothers, it remains one of the most distinctive and collectible diamond shapes.

Side stone settings feature smaller diamonds set along the band, adding sparkle and visual interest that draws the eye from the centre stone outward. Popular configurations include pavé, channel-set, and shared-prong designs.