Monday, February 23, 2009

Onyx


Like the emerald cut, the Asscher cut has large step-cut facets.
However, its facets tend to be larger than those of the emerald cut,
and its shape tends toward the square as opposed to the rectangular.
With its deep pavilion, faceted culet, high crown and small table, the
Asscher was designed to do more than just highlight larger stones. The
Asscher is designed to bring out their inner fire, while its small
table and high crown bring out more fire and scintillation than the
similar emerald cut. The Asscher has an ideal length to width ratio of
1 to 1.

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