Asscher cut
JewelryWiki Editorial·2 sources·Reviewed 2026-08-04
A square step cut. GIA groups it with the emerald cut, and it is sometimes called the square emerald.
Properties
| Property | Value | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Cut style | Step [1] | — |
| Receives a GIA cut grade | No [1] GIA issues cut grades only for the standard round brilliant; all other shapes are fancy shapes and receive none. | — |
| Typical facet count | 58 [2] Trade source. Fancy-shape facet counts are not standardised and published figures differ. | — |
| Optical character | Step cut, like the emerald: concentric facets and broad flashes rather than sparkle. [1] | — |
| What to watch for | Same clarity caution as the emerald cut — step facets conceal very little. [1] | — |
Sources
- GIA — Guide to Diamond Engagement Ring Shapes — Gemological Institute of America (GIA 4Cs, Guide to Diamond Shapes)
- Trade sources on fancy-shape facet counts — Jewellery trade publishers (Trade facet-count references)