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titleThe Asscher brothers, Abraham and Joseph Asscher, are credited with creating this diamond cut which goes by their name even to this day. Founder owners of the Royal Asscher Diamond Company in 1854 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the brothers fashioned a square diamond ring pear shaped ring setting, step-cut shape with cropped corners. The Asscher cut was developed in 1902, at the advent of the Art-Deco movement that is characterized by the straight-lined geometric form. Very popular till the 1920s, the shape later found expression in the emerald cut shape of diamond. The Asscher cut diamond is a 57-facet diamond and was developed to offer variety from the hugely popular round brilliant diamond shape. It is characterized by large step-cut facets in a square shape with a deep pavilion, faceted culet, high crown and small table. The shape lends itself well to highlighting larger stones by bringing out more fire and light than the similar emerald cut. The ideal length to width ratio of the Asscher is 1 to 1. A diamond that stands out like the Asscher does need an appropriate setting unique contemporary engagement rings that does not hide the blocked corners. These blocked corners are this cut’s unique identifier as is its shape and faceting of its pavilion in a "scissor cut" manner, in which the step cut is used to facet the pavilion down to the culet. While this cut facilitates incredible luster, it also highlights the stone’s flaws, if any. It is very necessary, therefore, that a stone of good quality should only be used for this cut. Definitely a bold cut that expresses great elegance and beauty, the Asscher cut imbues the diamond with unadulterated luster and shine. The Asscher Diamond Company of Amsterdam has resumed production of this cut that has recently found popularity once again from featuring on Sex and the City. |