While notoriously fussy to set and difficult to find in good quality and cut, an Asscher cut diamond can be very appealing for those who yearn for the good old days. Asscher cuts are a perfect jewelry representation of art deco, a design movement of the 1920s, and remind us of a dimly lit brasserie, travel by ocean liner, heavy black eyeliner and Ernest Hemingway. It stands to reason that it complements vintage cut settings in necklaces, rings, earrings and other jewelry.
Named after and patented by renowned diamond cutter Joseph Asscher, the Asscher cut is similar to an emerald cut only it is square and octagonal rather than rectangular. Asscher cuts are quite rare, with only 2% of diamonds cut into Asschers. They’re also quite costly because a lot of diamond material gets wasted in achieving the cut.
Asscher (left) / Cushion (right)
