What is an Asscher cut?
The Asscher cut is a square gemstone cut with cropped corners, characterized by straight, step-cut facets and a geometric style emblematic of the 1920s.
How can this unique form be recognized?
- Equal proportions and perfect symmetry.
- An octagonal shape allowing light to penetrate deep into the gem and create a fascinating optical effect.
- A high, flat table (the top surface) that offers a plunging view into the heart of the stone.
- Large facets parallel to the girdle of the stone, creating an "X" pattern visible from above.
- A deep pavilion that favors vitreous luster and clarity over the intense scintillation of a rounder cut.
Which stones are suitable for this cut?
Due to its wide table and step facets, this step cut reveals the slightest imperfection, unlike brilliant cuts. It is therefore crucial to choose a stone of high purity and beautiful color. To reconcile exceptional quality and budget, we often recommend laboratory-grown diamonds, which are ideal for this demanding geometry.
Why choose this style of ring?
Choosing an Asscher means opting for a decidedly vintage and sophisticated aesthetic that recalls the elegance of the Art Deco era. Its compact shape, secured by its cut corners, makes it a durable option for everyday wear.
It is an ideal candidate for engagement rings that are out of the ordinary, whether mounted as a sober solitaire or surrounded by a halo of small diamonds to accentuate its brilliance. If you dream of an heirloom piece with an architectural design, our ring design and manufacturing service in Montreal can create the perfect setting to enhance this distinctive stone.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Asscher Cut
The main difference lies in the shape: the Asscher cut is square, while the emerald cut is rather rectangular, although both are step cuts with cropped corners.
It is less sparkly than a round cut, but it produces wider, more graphic flashes of white light, offering a subtle and elegant brilliance.
No, thanks to its clipped corners and lack of sharp edges, it's less prone to chipping than classic square stones like the princess cut, making it very safe to wear.