Everything About Asscher Lab Grown Diamonds
Whether you're picking out a perfect engagement ring or gifting yourself a gemstone on your birthday, lab diamonds can definitely take a place in your desired gifts.
Now, when it comes to lab-cut diamonds, there’s a wide range of shapes and sizes, each one a stunner.
The square cut or Asscher cut, is a classic shape of diamond that can add uniqueness and charm to your jewelry piece.
If you've ever thought about buying yourself an asscher-cut lab-grown diamond and are curious about what sets it apart, you're in for a treat!
Read on!
What is Asscher diamond cut?
The Asscher cut diamond showcases a square shape with a flat table, prominent step facets, and a lofty crown. But do not confuse asscher cut with other square-shaped diamonds, such as princess cut. The difference between the two is that the asscher-cut diamond has big step cut facets that give an effect of multiple mirrors. It has clipped corners that give it the look of an octagonal or square emerald cut.
To know what an asscher diamond shape looks like, let’s have a look at the below chart that shows various diamond shapes.
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Asscher cut history
In 1902, a person called Joseph Asscher introduced the asscher cut diamond to the world. Fast forward, and their legacy evolved into the Royal Asscher Diamond Company. The next couple of decades saw the asscher cut diamonds in the limelight. This diamond shape again became popular in the early 2000s. And this time, many lab-grown diamond manufacturers started offering the Asscher-cut diamond.
Why choose Asscher?
If you’re looking for lab-grown diamond jewelry with a stylish and contemporary vibe, an asscher cut would be worth a try. The step-cut facets give it a look that’s not flashy, but sophisticated and fancy. For those looking for something that stands out from the traditional designs, asscher lab-made diamond are a pocket-friendly choice. A 1 carat diamond made in a laboratory is far more affordable than a 1 carat mined diamond.
How to choose a lab-grown asscher cut diamond?
Since asscher cut diamonds have big facets that you can easily see, it also means there’s less sparkle to distract your eyes, and hence, any flaws can be easily visible. And that is why it’s critical to pick the right asscher cut diamond.
Pick a lab-created diamond of the right color that can hide any flaws in the asscher diamond cut. For example, if your jewelry setting is of platinum, you must choose a color between grades D and F. They are the best diamond colors to choose. In terms of clarity grade, a VS2 grade is advisable.
Asscher cut diamond carat size and price
Many people think asscher-cut diamonds are more expensive than other shapes, but that’s not true. A large part of the rough diamond is retained in the asscher cut, and hence, its cost is low. According to the International Gem Society, asscher-cut diamonds cost 19 to 43% less than equivalent round-cut diamonds. But let’s see the various sizes of asscher cuts and their prices.
For instance, according to IGS, a 1 carat diamond costs upwards of US $4,137. A lab-grown asscher diamond would cost at least 30 to 40% less. Wondering how big is a 1 carat diamond of asscher cut? It’s approximately 5.5 mm in size.
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Interesting facts about asscher cut diamonds you must know
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Oldest
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Asscher cut is one of the oldest diamond cut cut
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Art deco style
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Asscher cut was popular in the 1920s Art Deco era
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No. of facets
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Asscher cut diamonds have either 58 facets or 74 facets
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Easy to spot flaws
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Imperfections of asscher cut diamonds can be easily visible
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Brilliance
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Asscher cut diamonds do not have brilliance
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Clarity and luster
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Asscher cut diamonds display are known for clarity and luster
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Sparkle
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Asscher cut diamonds display excellent sparkle
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Size
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1 carat asscher diamond is approximately 5.5 mm in size
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Ready to buy your lab cut asscher diamond?
If you’ve fallen in love with the asscher cut diamond, congratulations! You’ve made a good choice. And if you’d like to explore the best quality lab-cut diamonds in asscher cut, you can have a look at the collection by Grown Diamond Corporation. Not only can you choose one from their vast catalog, you can also get a customized lab diamond created as per your preference.
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It\u0026rsquo;s approximately 5.5 mm in size.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.gemsociety.org/uploads/828/75/2018/10/Diamond-Shape-prices-by-carat.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.gemsociety.org/article/diamond-shapes-price-size/\"\u003eImage source\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting facts about asscher cut diamonds you must know\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOldest\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAsscher cut is one of the oldest diamond cut cut\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt deco style\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAsscher cut was popular in the 1920s Art Deco era\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of facets\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAsscher cut diamonds have either 58 facets or 74 facets\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to spot flaws\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImperfections of asscher cut diamonds can be easily visible\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAsscher cut diamonds do not have brilliance\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity and luster\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAsscher cut diamonds display are known for clarity and luster\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSparkle\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAsscher cut diamonds display excellent sparkle\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1 carat asscher diamond is approximately 5.5 mm in size\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to buy your lab cut asscher diamond?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;ve fallen in love with the asscher cut diamond, congratulations! 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