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For Asscher shaped diamonds, H is the last color grade in the near-colorless range before warmth becomes noticeable to the naked eye, and up close still looks white and bright in most Asscher cut settings, particularly with a warmer metal like yellow or rose gold.
For reference, an H color, 1.22-carat, IGI-certified, Ideal cut, VS1 clarity Asscher lab grown diamond will cost around $237. This stone is larger and will cost as much as a smaller stone with higher clarity. It is the perfect example of how choosing a near-colorless grade over a fully colorless one can fall well within an affordable range for a noticeably bigger diamond.
With a stone this size, the Asscher’s open facets make clarity especially important, since inclusions have more surface area to be visible on. VS1 keeps the diamond eye-clean at this carat weight, and a strong ideal cut grade matters just as much, since a shallow or overly deep cut on a larger stone is far more noticeable than it would be on a smaller one.
When it comes to setting a larger Asscher, a sturdy four-prong or double-claw mount is worth considering to properly secure the stone and protect its corners from everyday knocks. Warmer metals like yellow or rose gold also tend to complement H color particularly well, since they work with the stone’s faint warmth rather than against it, making the diamond look bright and harmoniously warm rather than unintentionally off-white.
If you’d like a different combination of carat, color, or clarity, we at Loose Grown Diamond can create a custom Asscher shaped diamond to your exact specifications. Share your requirements or a reference image, and we’ll take it from there, from creating the stone to helping you choose the right setting.
Yes, lab diamonds typically cost 30–50% less than mined diamonds of the same quality.
They may show a faint tint in large sizes or certain lighting, but generally look white in most settings.
No, it’s classified as near-colorless, but it often appears colorless once mounted.
Yes, H color complements the clean step-cut of Asscher diamonds while maintaining a near-colorless appearance.
Yellow and rose gold enhance warmth, while white gold or platinum preserve the near-colorless look.
Different lighting can make the diamond appear slightly warmer or cooler, but it still looks bright and elegant.
VS1 or higher is ideal, as Asscher cuts show inclusions more easily due to the open facets.
