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Asscher cut diamonds are a square cut characterized by a smaller table and larger step facet than an emerald cut. Asscher cut diamonds feature dramatic, cut corners and usually have a high crown and a deeper pavilion than today's emerald cuts. Because of its high crown and small table, Asscher cut diamonds have more brightness and fire than an emerald cut.
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The Asscher cut diamonds were developed prior to 1910, when the rotary diamond saw revolutionized modern diamond cutting.
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The famous Asscher cut diamonds were patented by Joseph Asscher of Holland in 1902. Along with his brother, Abraham, he formed the Royal Asscher Diamond Company in 1854. The Asscher brothers were famous at the time because they named the individual diamonds they cut after the royalty of the times. They began working with cushion cuts, but later, inspired by the Renaissance table cuts, the Asschers invented a cut that they patented and named after themselves. Joseph Asscher is probably most famous for the work he performed on the Cullinan diamond, the largest diamond in history. Delegated by King Edward VII, Joseph Asscher divided the 3,205 carat Cullinan diamond into three stones. The stones, all flawless, are now part of the British Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. One of these stones, also known as The Star of Africa, is set into the scepter of Edward VII. It weighs 530.20 carats and has 74 facets.
One thing that makes the Asscher cut diamonds so unique is that there are no unconditional standard proportions so each diamond has its one-of-a-kind look. Apart from the obvious square shape and wide beveled corners, what makes the Asscher cut diamonds so different is that it also features many parallel step facets that seem to create a pattern throughout the diamond. The total depth of the Asscher cut diamonds needs to be deeper than the present day emerald cut to accommodate these steps. Looking directly into Asscher cut diamonds, this pattern creates a "Hall of Mirrors" effect or the illusion of an infinite hallway of reflecting mirrors. Precision cutting is extremely important with this cut as it is one is the cuts that is the easiest for discerning flaws and inclusions. Original Asscher cut diamonds are rare and found mostly in estate sales.
Many people mistake a square emerald cut diamond as an Asscher. The confusion is caused by the fact that the square-emerald cut (also known as a 'step cut') may look exactly the same to someone who has no diamond experience, but an expert can determine true Asscher Cut diamonds by measuring the table, crown and pavilion of the diamond. Asscher cut diamond reproductions are around, but because there are no specific blueprints to guide cutters, modern reproductions have difficulty capturing the exact appearance of original Asscher Cut Diamonds.
Original Asscher Cut diamonds can demand a huge price because they are so rare, but most modern diamond buyers wouldn't be attracted by their color or size, but more for their antique charm. Most diamond dealers find their customers who request Asscher cut diamonds will cheerfully settle for today's Asscher style square-emerald cut.
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