Commonly known as the ‘Square Emerald Cut’ diamond, asscher cuts, with their larger step facets, higher crown and smaller table, are a scintillating and more brilliant alternative to the famously pristine emerald cut. Like the emerald cut, this shape also features the stylish and reinforcing ‘cropped’ corners; but, because of its square outline, these cropped corners give the asscher cut somewhat of an octagonal shape. That is, until it is mounted in a four prong setting, where the diamond will maintain its sleek and square contours.

Here are our cut, color and clarity recommendations for maximum beauty, brilliance and value in an asscher cut diamond:

*Disclaimer: We are in no way guaranteeing that you will receive the best diamond possible if you blindly purchase a stone with these attributes. We are simply suggesting that, in our experience, we believe that narrowing down your selection of diamonds to only those that fall within these ranges of attributes, will give you the best chance of maximizing your diamonds beauty, brilliance and value. And we highly recommend having your diamond evaluated, in person, by an educated and experienced diamond expert before making your final purchase. Please contact one of our diamond experts, who will select and review diamonds on your behalf. Chat with us on our site, email us at info@mintdiamonds.com or call us at 1-877-646-8669