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Asscher Cut

Published: May 13, 2012

An Asscher cut diamond is a square shape with deeply trimmed edges. As a trademarked design, Asschers are rare and very sought-after for their remarkable depth and beauty.

Asscher cut

The Asscher belongs to the Step cut type. It is a very unique square shaped stone that strongly resembles the rectangular shaped Emerald cut diamond. It also contains rectangular shaped facets that are cut in steps through the pavilion of the stone. It is highly recommended to choose a higher clarity grade stone for this cut-cornered diamond since the table is quite open.

Below you can view a gallery of different Asscher cut diamonds in the many styles they appear:

Among the world's most famous diamonds you can find The Porges, a 78.53ct Yellow Asscher cut.

The Porge, 78.53ct

On April, 2011, a 3.25 carat, Asscher cut Fancy Vivid Blue IF was sold for USD $1.1 million per carat.

3.25ct Fancy vivid Blue sold $1.1 million per carat

Learn more about other common Diamond shapes:

Color
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Heart Shapes
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Pear Shape
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Princess Cut
The Princess belongs to the Modified cut type. The princess shaped stone is a favorite for engagement rings. This sharp edged square often has a very fat stone depth in order to maximize its magnificent brilliance. Read More »

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