Cut Library — Comparison
Asscher vs Emerald Cut
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 →Emerald Cut
The emerald cut is a rectangular (or square) step cut, with the corners trimmed off and long, parallel facets running in "steps" rather than the triangular/kite facets of a brilliant.
Full Emerald Cut guide →| Attribute | Asscher | Emerald Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Crown | Higher than emerald cut | — |
| Outline | Square, cropped corners | Rectangular, cut corners |
| Faceting | Step cut | Step cut |
| Facet count | 58 (original); 74 (Royal Asscher) | — |
| Typical use | Engagement rings, Art Deco and vintage-inspired jewellery | Engagement rings, Art Deco and vintage-inspired jewellery |
| Light behaviour | Broad flashes, pronounced hall-of-mirrors effect | Broad flashes (hall of mirrors), not sparkle |
| Clarity sensitivity | High, similar to emerald cut | High — inclusions are more visible |
| Typical L:W ratio | — | 1.30–1.50 |
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