Is an Asscher cut more expensive than an emerald cut?

Not as a general rule. Both are similar in price and are also less expensive than round brilliant-cut diamonds, for instance, which generate more wasted material than the step-cut Asscher and emerald shapes.  However, with both Asscher and emerald cuts, you are better off with a higher quality gem, which can push the price up… Continue reading Is an Asscher cut more expensive than an emerald cut?

Not as a general rule. Both are similar in price and are also less expensive than round brilliant-cut diamonds, for instance, which generate more wasted material than the step-cut Asscher and emerald shapes. 

However, with both Asscher and emerald cuts, you are better off with a higher quality gem, which can push the price up higher than you may have first anticipated.

By Peter Norman

Peter Norman is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wedding jewelers, with his custom-made engagement rings and wedding bands taking center place in thousands of weddings over the last 40 years. Each engagement ring is custom designed, built to order, and can suit any budget: from the simply elegant 1-carat solitaires to the exquisite pieces fit for (and sometimes purchased by) royalty.