{"id":9485,"date":"2010-07-30T07:40:37","date_gmt":"2010-07-30T11:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=9485"},"modified":"2015-08-04T08:15:34","modified_gmt":"2015-08-04T12:15:34","slug":"baguette-cut-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/baguette-cut-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"BAGUETTE CUT DIAMONDS"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Baguette<\/div>\n

Baguettes?<\/h2>\n

\nBaguettes are Long, Thin Cuts of Diamond<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nThey are Officially a Step Cut Diamond with only 13 Facets<\/strong> each.<\/p>\n

\nThe Word Baguette actually means Little Sticks<\/strong> or Rods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Baguettes are generally used as Side Stones or Accent Stones<\/a> in Mountings or Engagement Rings.<\/p>\n

Baguettes can be Cut Straight (Straight Baguettes<\/strong>) or Tapered so they’re Shorter on one end (Tapered Baguettes<\/strong>). (See Picture)<\/p>\n

The Cut<\/a> depends really on the Mounting and the Style of Ring. Usually a Straight Channel will hold a Straight Baguette Cut Diamond, while a Curved Channel will hold a Tapered Baguette. Prongs can hold any Shape of Baguette, Straight or Tapered.<\/p>\n

Baguettes help give a Ring a Very Clean, Classy and Elegant<\/strong> feel. I Love Baguettes, but there are some Important things you should know about them:<\/p>\n

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  1. Baguettes are Brittle<\/li>\n
  2. Baguettes lack Brilliance<\/li>\n
  3. Baguettes get Cloudy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \nLet’s take a closer look at them…<\/p>\n

    Baguettes are Brittle<\/h2>\n

    Baguette Cut Diamonds are More Brittle than any other Cut of Diamond<\/strong>. That’s because they are Thin and Narrow (Shallow). A Good Bump, Hit or Strike is all it takes to Damage the Diamond, Break it in Half or Chip a Corner or Edge.<\/p>\n

    Baguettes are More Vulnerable<\/strong> if the Edge of the Diamond is Exposed to the Outside of the Ring where it can be Bumped more Often.<\/p>\n

    The Best Type of Mounting to Buy for a Baguette Cut Diamond is one with a Channel<\/a> or Prongs<\/strong> (that Cover the 4 Corners of the Stone). This helps Protect the Weak Edges<\/strong> and Prolong the Life of the Diamond.<\/p>\n

    Baguettes Lack Brilliance<\/h2>\n

    Because Baguettes are Step Cut Diamonds (just a Couple of Long Facets on each side), they have Less Light coming from inside the Stone. 13 Facets doesn’t give you a lot to Play with. Not like the Round Diamond (Brilliant Cut<\/a>) that has 58 Facets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Less Facets<\/strong> = Less Brilliance and Sparkle! <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Brilliance Hides Flaws!<\/h2>\n

    Not only do Baguettes NOT<\/strong> Sparkle much (most of their Light is just Reflected off the Surface of the Stone), but they also Tend to Show Inclusions and Flaws more! <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Sparkle is what helps a Diamond Hide its Flaws. The Dazzling Dance of Light Covers up little Imperfections. So when a Stone has Barely any Sparkle, Inclusions can Stand out like a Sore Thumb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Flaws like Black Carbon Spots can be Seen Pretty Easily with the Naked Eye<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The next time you’re in a Jewelry Store, check it out. If you look closely at Baguettes in any Mounting, you’ll probably see Flaws<\/strong>, Cracks, or Lines in them. This is why it’s important to Buy Baguettes that are at least eye-clean<\/a>, which is SI Clarity<\/a>. SI Clarity will keep you from seeing Inclusions in the Stone.<\/p>\n

    But, do keep in mind, that this is all based upon the Size of the Baguette (the Carat Weight<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    If your Baguettes are Very Small, you may not see anything in them no matter what the Clarity is.<\/p>\n

    \nThe Bigger the Baguettes become, the Easier the Flaws will be Seen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Baguettes get Cloudy<\/h2>\n

    Because Baguettes Lack Sparkle, they tend to Dull up and look Dirty Pretty Quickly.<\/p>\n

    Dirt gets Trapped to the Bottom Side of the Baguette, and because the Stone is so Narrow and Transparent, the Dirt Shows Instantly<\/strong> and Makes the Stone Appear Hazy, Foggy, Dark or Cloudy.<\/p>\n

    You have to Clean Baguettes often to keep them Looking Beautiful. I Advise at least once a Week<\/strong> in order to Keep Debris from Building up.<\/p>\n

    Clean Baguettes often and they will look 100% Better!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Bottom Line<\/h2>\n

    I Love Baguettes. I Highly Advise Buying them. They really are the Perfect Stone to get for any Channel or Accent Stone.<\/p>\n

    But, you have to be Careful you don’t Chip the Outer Edges<\/strong> of the Stone and you have to keep them Clean.<\/p>\n

    If not, your Baguettes will look Dull, Boring and Ugly!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    P.S.<\/h2>\n

    BEFORE<\/strong> you Buy a Mounting or Engagement Ring that has Baguettes in it, use a 10x Jeweler’s Loupe<\/a> or Microscope<\/a> to Study the Stones. Look at their Clarity<\/a>. See if you see any Obvious Flaws, Spots, Cracks or Chips. A lot of times Jewelers Accidentally Chip Baguettes<\/strong> just by Setting them in Rings.<\/p>\n

    Check them Out!<\/h2>\n

    \nIt only takes a Minute or two to look.<\/p>\n

    \nYou may be Surprised at what you see!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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