Cut Library — Comparison
Asscher vs Princess
Asscher
An Asscher is a square step cut with cropped corners and a high crown, giving it a distinctive layered, "hall of mirrors" appearance.
Full Asscher guide →Princess
A princess is a square, brilliant-faceted shape with sharp, uncropped corners, combining the sparkle of a round brilliant with a geometric square outline.
Full Princess guide →| Attribute | Asscher | Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Crown | Higher than emerald cut | — |
| Outline | Square, cropped corners | Square, sharp corners |
| Faceting | Step cut | Modern brilliant |
| Facet count | 58 (original); 74 (Royal Asscher) | — |
| Typical use | Engagement rings, Art Deco and vintage-inspired jewellery | Engagement rings |
| Light behaviour | Broad flashes, pronounced hall-of-mirrors effect | — |
| Clarity sensitivity | High, similar to emerald cut | — |
| Availability | — | Widely available |
| Common issue | — | Vulnerable corners need protective prongs |
| Typical L:W ratio | — | Close to 1.00 |
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