Asscher
Developed in the 1920s by Joseph Asscher, a diamond cutter in Holland, this cut features
a square-like shape with distinctive corners that give it the appearance of an octagon.
It has 72 facets.
Old Mine
The old mine is an early cut that followed the shape of the rough and was often uneven
because of the technology available at the time. The crown is higher and the pavilion is
deeper than in modern stones. While the table is very small, the culet is very large and
can often be viewed from the top with the naked eye.
Old European
The Old European is usually round and is the precursor to the modern round brilliant.
While the crown is higher than in modern cuts, it is lower than in the old mine. The
pavilion is not as deep as in the old mine. It also has a visible culet, but it is
smaller than that of the old mine.
Emerald Cut
This rectangular shape is a step cut. It has fewer facets than a brilliant cut and is most attractive
in simple designs. Inclusions and inferior color may be more pronounced in this cut; higher grades of
color and clarity are recommended.
Rose Cut
Developed in the sixteenth century, the rose cut was one of the first faceted diamonds. It features a
flat base and facets radiating from the center in multiples of six. The rose cut appears in round, pear,
oval and triangular shapes.
Cushion Cut
The cushion cut features rounded corners that soften its square outline. Also called “pillow-cut” or
“candlelight” diamonds, these diamonds have larger facets.
|