Asscher Cut Diamond
In 1902, Asscher Diamond Company patented a rectilinear diamond cut. Developed by Joseph Asscher, the squarish step cut's deeply cut corners give it an almost octagonal outline. It features a small table, high crown, broad step facets, deep pavilion and square culet. The Asscher cut was inspired by the table cuts of the Renaissance period; however, it was a big departure from the brilliant cuts that dominated the 1800's and was a forerunner of the standard emerald cut. Because of its high crown and small table, the Asscher cut has more light and fire than an emerald cut.