An Asscher cut is a square step cut with deeply cropped corners, which give it an octagonal outline.
In more detail
Its stepped pavilion gives a concentric "hall of mirrors" look face up. Like other step cuts, it shows color and clarity plainly.
On a grading report
No GIA cut grade; named in the shape and cutting style line.
Related terms
- Step cut: A step cut is a cutting style with long facets in parallel rows, like steps, around a large table. The emerald cut and the Asscher are step cuts.
- Emerald cut: An emerald cut is a rectangular step cut with cropped corners and a long, open table.
- Fancy shape: A fancy shape is any diamond outline other than round, such as oval, pear, marquise, cushion, princess or emerald.
- Shape and cutting style: Shape and cutting style is the report line for the outline of the stone and the pattern of its facets. An example is "Round Brilliant".