Question 1

What is an asscher cut diamond?

Accepted Answer

An asscher cut is a square step cut with cropped corners and concentric, mirror-like facets that form an X or "windmill" when you look in. It looks clean, geometric and art-deco. Like an emerald cut, it shows long flashes of light rather than sparkle, so it reads calm and elegant.

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Question 2

What clarity should I choose for an asscher cut?

Accepted Answer

An asscher has a large, open step-cut table, so it shows inclusions and color more than a sparkly round does — clarity matters more here. VS2 clarity or better usually looks clean to the eye. Most stones have a 360° video, so check it before you buy.

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Question 3

How much does an asscher cut engagement ring cost?

Accepted Answer

An asscher cut engagement ring costs the setting plus the diamond. The setting depends on the style and metal — platinum costs more than 14K gold — and the diamond depends mostly on carat weight. Because prices change daily, we show today's live prices below instead of a fixed figure. Color, clarity and cut move it too.

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Question 4

How big is an asscher cut diamond at each carat weight?

Accepted Answer

An asscher is square and cut deep, so more of its weight sits below the surface — it can look a little smaller from the top than a round of the same carat weight. Its length and width are almost equal. Compare the millimeters, not just the carats, and size up if you want more presence.

Typical sizes of a well-cut asscher diamond (square, so length ≈ width):

1 carat — about 5.6 × 5.6 mm
1.5 carat — about 6.3 × 6.3 mm
2 carat — about 6.8 × 6.7 mm
3 carat — about 7.9 × 7.9 mm
4 carat — about 8.7 × 8.7 mm
5 carat — about 9.4 × 9.1 mm

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Question 5

Which setting styles suit an asscher cut?

Accepted Answer

You can set an asscher in almost any style, but it looks most at home in clean, geometric and vintage-style settings that suit its art-deco lines. Popular choices are a solitaire, a three stone with step-cut side stones, a halo, and vintage-style settings. Each setting in the grid above is made for an asscher.

Solitaire — one asscher on a clean band. Browse asscher solitaire settings →
Three stone — the asscher between two side stones. Browse three stone settings →
Vintage — art-deco detailing suits the asscher; see our vintage engagement rings. Browse asscher vintage settings →
Halo — small diamonds frame the square. Browse asscher halo settings →

Question 6

Which metals can I choose for an asscher cut engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

Every asscher setting comes in platinum or in 14K or 18K gold, in yellow, white or rose. Platinum and white gold suit the crisp, geometric art-deco lines and look bright and cool. Yellow and rose gold look warm, so a diamond with a faint tint looks natural in them. Platinum costs more than gold.

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Question 7

What wedding band goes with an asscher cut engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

An asscher has straight, square edges, so a straight wedding band sits flush against it — a clean, natural pair. A milgrain or beaded band suits the vintage, art-deco look. If your asscher has a halo or sits high, a band shaped to the setting closes any small gap.

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