Correction--I meant to say, one doesn't often see this setting for a period Asscher cut diamond ring.
--Previous Message-- : Like the Duchess of Cambridge's ring, it seems : rather more like an evening/cocktail ring : than an engagement ring: sort of unwieldy : for daily life. The main stone is however : probably very impressive. : : Was the Asscher cut used in period deco : rings? Would this likely be a newly created : ring? : : --Previous Message-- : Although she's not royal herself she comes : pretty close... Pippa Middleton, the Duchess : of Cambridge's younger sister (32) is : engaged to be married to millionaire hedge : fund manager James Matthews (40). : : Here's her beautiful diamond engagement : ring. : : : : : :