Not to be confused with the shape, the cut refers to symmetry, proportioning and polish – and is the only man-made ‘C’ from the ‘four Cs’ (colour, carat and clarity) Diamonds have an intrinsic beauty ...

An engagement ring is not just a decoration—it’s a token of love, devotion, and the beginning of an eternal bond. Choosing the proper shape of the diamond in an engagement ring is a serious issue ...

The debut of its sixth patented cut, the Royal Asscher Emerald, was just one of the celebration events. By Ginanne Brownell Reporting from Amsterdam As Asscher family legend goes, Abraham Asscher had ...

Of a diamond's four C's--carat, cut, clarity and color--it's the cut that defines the look and feel of a diamond. Here's a look at some of the most popular cuts in the U.S. With one out of every three ...

In February 1908, before an anxious audience in his Amsterdam workshop, Joseph Asscher raised his knife to cleave the world’s largest diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan. Upon impact, the blade broke in ...