Asscher cut moissanite — a square step-cut with cropped corners that creates a geometric, art deco aesthetic unlike any other cut in the collection.
The asscher cut is closely related to the emerald cut — both use step facets that produce long, directional light reflections rather than scattered sparkle. The difference is the square silhouette and the additional cropped corners at each angle, which give the asscher a distinctive octagonal outline when viewed face-up. The combination of square proportions and step-cut facets creates a deep, hall-of-mirrors light effect that's unique to this shape.
The asscher cut requires high clarity to look its best, because step facets are more transparent than brilliant facets — inclusions are more visible. VVS1 clarity meets that requirement precisely. Visually flawless under 10x magnification, completely clean to the naked eye. The stone's transparency reinforces the geometric precision of the cut rather than concealing anything.
The asscher's art deco origins make it a natural fit for vintage-inspired settings with milgrain detail and ornate metalwork, but it also works in clean modern solitaires where the octagonal silhouette makes a statement on its own.
Moissanite's refractive index of 2.65 intensifies the asscher's characteristic deep reflections compared to diamond. D color, VVS1 clarity, lab-created and conflict-free.