The Asscher's cropped corners and near-square outline make it one of the most setting-friendly step cuts available. A 4-prong solitaire is the definitive Asscher setting — it exposes all four sides of the octagonal outline and allows maximum light entry. The square proportions mean a 4-prong setting sits symmetrically at each corner, creating a clean, architectural look that complements the stone's geometric character perfectly.

Halo settings work beautifully with an Asscher — a single row of round brilliants or baguettes around the octagonal outline amplifies its face-up size significantly. Bezel settings offer a sleek, modern interpretation that suits the Asscher's Art Deco roots. Three-stone settings with baguette side stones are a historically appropriate choice that reinforces the geometric, linear theme of the Art Deco era.

Asscher cuts offer good value for a shape of this rarity and heritage. As a general guide at G colour and VS1 clarity: approximately €800–€1,250 for a 0.50ct stone, €1,700–€2,800 for a 1.00ct, €3,000–€5,000 for a 1.50ct, and €6,500–€11,000 for a 2.00ct.

Like the emerald cut, Asscher buyers typically invest one clarity grade higher than buyers of brilliant cuts — VS1 or better is strongly recommended. At Diamantwerp, our prices are typically 75% below what you would pay at a traditional jeweller for the same certified stone.

The Asscher cut was born in Amsterdam — and Antwerp, just 50km away, has been the world's diamond cutting and trading capital for over 500 years. Buying certified natural diamonds in Antwerp means purchasing direct from the epicentre of the global diamond trade, with none of the retail markups added by high-street jewellers or international online platforms.

At Diamantwerp, our office on Pelikaanstraat 62 sits at the heart of the Antwerp diamond district — the natural home for a shape born in the Low Countries' diamond cutting tradition. We source Asscher cut diamonds directly from cutters and sight-holders and pass the savings to you.

Unlike round brilliants — which can achieve a Triple Excellent cut grade from GIA — Asscher cut diamonds receive no standardised cut grade. GIA grades Asscher cuts on polish and symmetry only. For an Asscher, as with any step cut, this is particularly significant: the open, windowed table exposes cut quality directly, and a poorly proportioned Asscher will show dark windows or uneven reflections immediately.

When assessing a certified Asscher cut, check the table percentage (ideally 60–68%), depth (60–72%), and whether the stone is a standard Asscher (58 facets) or a Royal Asscher (74 facets, patented). Both are excellent — the Royal Asscher produces greater depth of reflection. Every Asscher cut diamond at Diamantwerp comes with a verified certificate from GIA, HRD or IGI — and our team walks you through the proportions and clarity grading before you commit.