What is the difference between Asscher and princess cut diamonds?

Asscher diamonds have cropped corners while princess cut diamonds have sharp corners. Asscher cuts have 58 step-cut facets while princess cut diamonds have from 50 to 144 facets, although the standard is 58. The princess is a brilliant cut, one that’s designed for maximum sparkle and ‘fire,’ while the Asscher is a step cut, one… Continue reading What is the difference between Asscher and princess cut diamonds?

  • Asscher diamonds have cropped corners while princess cut diamonds have sharp corners.
  • Asscher cuts have 58 step-cut facets while princess cut diamonds have from 50 to 144 facets, although the standard is 58.
  • The princess is a brilliant cut, one that’s designed for maximum sparkle and ‘fire,’ while the Asscher is a step cut, one that’s best for displaying a diamond’s clarity.
  • The design of the facets and the layout is different in princess and Asscher cuts.
  • An Asscher cut won’t hide inclusions and other imperfections while a princess cut can.

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