Asscher Cut Engagement Rings

While both are step-cut diamonds with linear facets, the Asscher cut is square with deeply trimmed corners, creating an octagonal shape. The emerald cut is rectangular. At our Newton showroom, you can see how the Asscher’s higher crown and smaller table produce more "fire" than a traditional emerald cut.

Because the Asscher cut has a large, flat top (table) and open facets, it is easier to see into the heart of the stone. At our Newton Centre studio, we hand-select Asscher diamonds with high clarity grades to ensure that no internal inclusions distract from the stone's clean, architectural lines.

Asscher cuts look magnificent in simple solitaires that celebrate their geometric shape, as well as vintage-inspired settings with tapered baguettes or milgrain detailing. Our Newton workshop specializes in creating settings that emphasize the "hall of mirrors" effect unique to this cut.

It is both. Originally developed in 1902, the Asscher cut was a staple of the Art Deco era, giving it a timeless vintage appeal. However, its clean lines and symmetrical shape make it a favorite for modern, minimalist brides in the Greater Boston area looking for something beyond a standard round diamond.