Step Cut Baguette Diamond

This shape belongs to the step cut family which also includes emerald and asscher cut diamonds.

Step cut baguette diamond.

The origin of the term baguette for these small step cut diamonds is up for debate. Flank a cushion or princess center diamond with baguettes to create stunning contrast. Asscher diamond and tapered baguette engagement ring while the ring pictured above combines two different step cut diamond shapes asscher and baguette you can add more sparkle by combining baguette diamonds with a brilliant or mixed cut diamond. Matched pairs of baguettes suit diamond shoulders.

The baguette cut diamond has a long rectangular shape and is cut with 14 facets. And the carré cut is a square shape whose facets may resemble a pyramid when viewed from above. This gives diamonds like baguettes a very different appearance to round cut diamonds with less sparkle and brilliance. In fact many people often confuse emerald and baguette cuts.

Baguette cut engagement rings left and emerald cut ring designs right buying a baguette diamond or an emerald step cut diamond. A baguette diamond is a rectangular step cut that may have straight or tapered edges. In contrast large baguettes are hard to find. Emerald cut diamonds are easier to source in larger sizes.

Baguettes are part of the step cut family which also includes emerald and asscher cuts. The two are similar but there are some key differences including. Availability of emerald cut vs baguette cut diamonds.