The modern asscher has around 74 facets offering a sense of sophistication. A bride with the asscher shape diamond is seen as elegant and feminine.

The range of 1.0 to 1.9 carats is by far the most popular, but there are noticeable peaks at the 0.70 – 0.79 range, the 0.90 – 0.99 range and the 1.50 – 1.59 range. It's great to see that people take our advice and go for a diamond that's slightly lighter or heavier than industry cutoff weights to get the best value.

At this time, modifications were made in the original design, giving the Asscher cut more brilliance. While the original Asscher cut contained 58 facets, the Royal Asscher Diamond Company updated the shape in 2002, giving the signature cut more facets, 74 to be exact. This added to the vibrancy of the diamond.

Round- Still takes the top spot. According to GIA, more than 60% of couples choose a round diamond for their center stone. The round cut has been around since the 1800's making it by far the most popular year after year.