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The name “Asscher” came from the Asscher Brothers in Netherlands who came up with the design in 1902.  The cut they designed is similar to the Emerald cut but is more square in its design.  The Asscher cut is a square stepped cut with cropped corners.

The popularity of the Asscher cut has grown significantly since the 1990s having been popularised by celebrities. 

When selecting an Asscher cut diamond it is important to focus on the quality characteristics of the diamond.  As the diamond cut provides fewer facets it will tend to sparkle less than the round brilliant cut.  The large open table of the cut allows any imperfections within the diamond to be seen more easily, thus the Clarity of the diamond needs to be a key factor.

Another aspect of the Asscher Cut to consider is its proportions, the cut needs to help maximise the reflected light for optimum sparkle.  Some minimum cut proportions to consider are a depth of 65% to 73% and a table of 55% to 64%.

Apart from choosing the cut of the diamond you also need to consider the ring or other jewellery mounting.  The Asscher Cut will require (typically) a four pronged setting, one on each of the corners.  Due to the complexity of diamond settings it is best to meet with a specialist company that can source certified diamonds and provide a bespoke design service for the perfect diamond engagement ring.

If you are looking to purchase an Asscher Cut diamond we suggest bestdiamonds.co.uk or designsbyindigo.co.uk – London based suppliers of bespoke diamond jewellery at dicounted prices to high street jewellers.