What Solitaire Setting Goes Best With the Asscher Cut Diamond?

Choosing which setting looks best comes down to personal choice.

Professional Recommendations

An Asscher-cut diamond solitaire needs four prongs to securely hold the stone and protect its corners. This cut produces a lot of sparkle, so an "open" mount like the Tiffany setting suits the stone since much light can pass through it (see Resources). The metal should complement the stone's value: 10-karat gold makes sense for a half-carat diamond, while a four-carat stone should be set in platinum.

Personal Preference

A bride-to-be who only likes to wear gold jewelry might not want a platinum band for her engagement ring, or she may insist on having a gold setting for a three-carat stone, even though platinum would be a better match for a diamond of that value. She also might prefer a "closed" setting for the stone, where the sides of the diamond aren't visible.

Bottom Line

Choosing which setting goes best with an Asscher-cut diamond will come down to the woman's preference and whether the ring reflects her personality. But no matter what one she chooses, the setting should have four prongs to adequately protect the stone from being lost or cracked.

References

• Diamond Solitaire Engagement Rings: Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Rings
• Diamond Source: Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
• Diamonds Are Forever: Asscher Cut Diamond
• Tiffany & Co.: The Tiffany Setting

Resources

• Oster: Fancy Shapes