Asscher vs Square Emerald Cut

[kolodny]

After much searching, my bf and I have finally chosen a ring. His finger was hovering over the "Checkout" button on since1910.com when I asked, "I wonder why they list it as ''square emerald'' and not ''asscher.''" I looked through threads here and saw a photo illustrating the difference between the two cuts. I definitely want the asscher. Because we are buying online, I have tried on this setting in a nearby store and the owner said the side stones were asscher cuts. When I Google the ring, it always lists it as asscher except for since1910.com.

Would it be unreasonable to call them in the morning and see if they are asschers or square emeralds? Even on the GIA report for the center stone it says "Square Emerald," but I can''t tell if that''s because they don''t use the term asscher.

btw, here''s the setting http://www.jeffcooperdesigns.com/item.php?id=109

And the stone (according to GIA) is:

Carat Weight: 0.71ct
Color: F
Clarity:VS1
Cut:Ideal

Depth%: 65.2%
Table%: 63%
Polish:Very Good
Symmetry:Very Good
Clarity Characteristics: Cloud
Girdle:Slightly Thick to Thick
Culet:None
Fluorescence:None

Measurements: 5.02x5.00x3.26mm
Length/Width Ratio: 1.00

 

[strmrdr]

square emerald is the generic name for an asscher gia does not use the term asscher on the report.
Do you have any pictures of the diamond?

 

[kolodny]

No, I do not have a picture of the actual diamond. Would it be ok to assume to the side stones listed as "square emerald" would also be asscher?

This is what it should look like overall:

 

[strmrdr]

yes

square emeralds/asschers can have many different looks.
Many are not well cut.
Even the Royal Asscher has changed looks over the years...


Without pictures you don't know what your getting.

 

[Moh 10]

The Asscher family claims to own the name Asscher when it refers to diamond cut.
They have a cut they have patented called Royal Asscher, with 5 rows of pavilion facets.
Most generic 'asschers' have 3 or 4 rows.

GIA, and various other businesses and individuals, avoids being sued and/or demonstrates respect the Asscher family's claim by calling the diamonds not actually cut by the Royal Asscher company, square emeralds.

 

[kolodny]

Both responses are very informative--thank you!

Tbh, I like the regular asscher/square diamond cut over the royal. Though it has more facets, I like the crispness and the feeling that you''re falling in.

Thank you!

 

[Moh 10]

Oh, but you should then buy a 10-carat Royal Asscher.

I think you'd like it.

 

[kolodny]

I''ll have to check with the bank.

My grandmother wears a seven carat "finger-weight." I''ll have to get a photo of it next time I''m in California.

 

[Big daddy 48]

An asscher cut is in a class all by itself! It''s a unique stone that is just simply beautiful. The others are correct it is a square emerald and no labs call it an asscher cut. When buying one I suggest one thing,go for clarity and a descent depth rating. The color it self you don''t want yellow but you can get away with an I and it won''t look bad at all. Just some advice from someone who loves diamonds and has a quite large personal collection! My jeweler sends me birthday gifts

 

[Steel]

Date: 7/31/2009 6:56:36 PM
Author: kolodny
No, I do not have a picture of the actual diamond. Would it be ok to assume to the side stones listed as ''square emerald'' would also be asscher?

This is what it should look like overall:

If you cannot see what you are buying IRL then you ''need'' pictures.

May I make a suggestion. I think the setting you have chosen will be amazing but have you considered double prongs on that setting

?

 

[swingirl]

I am guessing the Jeff cooper photo shows a stone larger than .71ct and double prongs might overwhelm it, especially if the cut corners are small.