What is the difference between an Asscher and an emerald cut?

Both are step cuts, but the Asscher is square with more pronounced corners and a deeper "windmill" facet pattern, while the emerald cut is rectangular.

What clarity is best for an Asscher cut?

Because the step facets are so open, we recommend VS2 clarity or better so no inclusion is visible to the naked eye.

Antwerp · GIA-certified

Asscher Cut Diamonds

The Asscher is a square step cut with dramatic cropped corners and concentric facets that draw the eye inward — an unmistakably Art Deco silhouette first cut in 1902 and beloved for its geometric calm.

Like the emerald cut, its open steps reward high clarity and colour. Every Asscher we offer is GIA- or HRD-certified and priced direct from Antwerp.

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Selection

2.51 ct Fancy Vivid Orange-Yellow

Asscher · Fancy colour

32.428 € incl. VAT

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Frequently asked

What is the difference between an Asscher and an emerald cut?: Both are step cuts, but the Asscher is square with more pronounced corners and a deeper "windmill" facet pattern, while the emerald cut is rectangular.
What clarity is best for an Asscher cut?: Because the step facets are so open, we recommend VS2 clarity or better so no inclusion is visible to the naked eye.