The asscher cut diamond is a fifty-seven facet diamond. Like the emerald cut, the asscher cut has large
step-cut facets. However, its facets tend to be larger than those of the emerald cut, and its shape
tends to fall toward that of the square as opposed to that of the rectangle. With its deep
pavilion, faceted culet, high crown and small table, the asscher was designed to do
more than just highlight larger stones. The asscher is designed to bring out
their inner fire, while its small table and high crown bring out more
fire and scintillation than the similar emerald cut.

The asscher is a distinctive diamond, with a number of unique identifiers. When choosing the setting for an
asscher, it is important to make certain that the blocked corners are not hidden. It is these blocked
corners that add to the unique quality of the asscher cut diamond. Yet another of the singular
aspects of the asscher is found in the shape and faceting of its pavilion. The pavilion
is faceted in a "scissor cut" fashion, in which the step cut is used to facet the
pavilion down to the culet.

A broad, flat-faced step cut nature of the asscher allows for tremendous luster, but it will also illuminate
any flaws. It is for this reason that when choosing the asscher, as with the emerald cut, it is best to
use stones of high quality in order to ensure that the diamond has the greatest,
unadulterated luster and shine.

The asscher is definitely one of the many cuts of diamonds for those who wish to express a sense of elegance and beauty.


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