What is an Asscher cut?

[Kissmark]

so what is an asscher cut exactly? just a squer emerld cut? other there other types of squre emerald?

according to wikipedia it was popular in the 1920, then was not as well known until it was featured on Sex and the City...

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

It is a square emerald cut, but looks best when the corners are fairly big. There is a some variation in the number of facet steps - 3 is common - the original company Royal Asscher have a newer variant that I think is patented with 4 setps top and bottom. But that patent is probably invalid because it is not truly inventive (ie it is obvious to anyone skilled in the field)

 

[Nicrez]

Based on a seminar I went to for the Asscher cut, they will exhibit the "windmill" pattern unlike the square emerald, becuase of the sides being cut almost equilateral. It''s how the steps line up with the corner steps in the center to create this windmill facet pattern in the center. These are generally called "asschers" versus a square emerald.

More of an octogonal shape with a higher crown, than a lower crowned, fewer step, square cut cornered look. Does that help?

 

[Kissmark]

Gary and Nicrez thank you both very much. Another thing I want to ask is, what is the difference between Royal Asscher and Asscher? My understanding is Royal Asscher means it''s from the Royal asscher company, ie the company that created the cut. Regular asscher is made by other companies, and hence are usually cheaper. Is this correct? Thank

 

[decodelighted]

If you type "Royal Asscher" into the search bar ... you''ll find many, many threads on the subject of Royal Asscher vs. Generic Asscher.

Recently someone said they thought the Royal Asscher company had ceased production of the stones ... backed up by the fact many posters here were finding "bargain" Royal Asscher stones as jewelry store closeouts.

 

[strmrdr]

What it comes down too in practical terms is that SE/square emerald is the GIA generic name for an asscher.
RA is rumored too be discontinued.

 

[chrono]

Is it possible to find a generic asscher with more steps than the regular 3 top and 3 bottom?

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 8/17/2007 9:12:57 AM
Author: Chrono
Is it possible to find a generic asscher with more steps than the regular 3 top and 3 bottom?

yes iv seen 3/4 and 4/4 and 3/5
GIA has different terms for them on the cert. at times.
Depending on angles they can face up just like the 3/3, or put another way with the right angles the 3/3 can look just like the others that have more facets.