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Asscher shaped Diamonds are not unlike Emerald Cut Diamonds, with the main difference being the fact that Asscher shaped Diamonds are square.

There are two very important considerations to be made when selecting an Asscher shaped Diamond - Color and Clarity.

When selecting the Color for your Asscher shaped Diamond, consider carefully the fact that Color may be slightly visible in the corners if you were to choose an I Color or less.

Also remember that the shape of an Asscher Diamond highlights the Clarity of the stone so be sure to find out exactly where any inclusions are present.

Lastly you need to pay attention to the dimensions of the stone:

The preferred length-to-width ratio is 1:1. However, the acceptable length-to-width ratios fall between 1-1.4:1.