Asscher cut diamond shape

Asscher cut diamonds looks similar to the emerald cut but the only difference is that it's square while emerald cut diamond also comes in the rectangle shape. They both emit the same brilliance.

The name Asscher cut diamonds comes from the Asscher Brothers who had developed this variant diamond cut in the year 1902. This diamond has also been called the 'square diamond cut' and has been made popular off late by various Hollywood stars.

Asscher cut diamond shape has rapidly gained popularity. Due to the increased popularity, more and more stores are carrying this fashionable cut however, the range of diamonds tends to be smaller than for other more common cuts.

The Asscher cut is designed to draw the eye into the diamond and as such, you should always select the highest quality stone you can afford. The minimum recommendations for buying Asscher cut diamonds.Certified diamond dealers suggest that when one purchases asscher cut diamonds then they must keep certain guideline figures in mind.

This implies certain basic proportions to ensure genuineness of the diamond. Such as the color should be 'G' the ideal clarity should be VS2, depth percentage should range between 67% and 72%.

While not the traditional selection, asscher cut diamonds are very fashionable and make dramatic engagement rings (either as a solitaire or with accent stones). Asscher cut diamonds do require four-pronged settings .

Very square asscher cuts (Ratio of 1:1) are prefered to even slightly more rectangular looking ones. Asscher cuts should not exceed a ratio of 1.1:1.

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