The Veyra Asscher Cut Double Prong Solitaire Ring

Art Deco Inspired Asscher Cut Diamond Ring with Modern Double Prong Solitaire Setting

The Veyra combines asscher cuts with double prongs, and this actually fixes one issue that traditional asscher settings have. Asscher cuts need their corners protected, but too many prongs can interrupt that clean geometric look that makes the cut special in the first place.

Asscher cuts are step-cut diamonds with a square outline and cut corners. They were huge in the 1920s Art Deco period, then basically disappeared for decades before coming back. The faceting creates this hall-of-mirrors effect where you're looking down into layers instead of getting scattered sparkle like you do with brilliant cuts.

The problem with regular four-prong settings on asschers is that the prongs often end up positioned awkwardly relative to the stone's geometry. The corners need protection but single prongs can look clunky. Double prongs solve this by giving you eight contact points that can be positioned to work with the asscher's natural lines.

What people either love or hate about asschers is how much they show. The step-cut faceting doesn't hide inclusions like brilliant cuts do, and the large table means you're basically looking straight into the stone. If the cut quality isn't good, you'll know it immediately.

This works if you like vintage style but want the security that modern engineering provides. Asschers have that Art Deco glamour thing going, but they're also quite practical since there aren't any sharp points to worry about. Just those corners that need some protection.

The double prongs give the setting more visual weight, which balances well with the asscher's substantial appearance. Single prongs can make asschers look under-set.