Diamond engagement ring baguettes are one of the most sought after engagement ring designs in the market. The term baguette comes from the French word which means long rod or shaped in an elongated form. Baguette breads come to mind as the shape of these baked delicacies closely mimic the baguette cut of diamonds.

This cut first came out in the late 1920s that closely resemble the Bauhaus style of architecture that is prevalent during this late era. The diamond engagement ring baguettes is a step cut diamond primarily used as a side stone that further complements the center stone.

The baguette cut shape is similar to the popular emerald cut and other rectangular shaped cuts. This shape is now popular on most engagement rings in the market and can be used to further enhance the appeal of fancy colored diamonds.

While the baguette shaped diamond was originally used in costume jewelry during the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements, the simple rectangular shape with clean, crisp lines gained popularity among jewelry makers and were integrated together with numerous baguette cut stones to create an attractive and luxurious piece of jewelry.

Diamond engagement ring baguettes can be custom made according to the design and stone of you choice. The baguette cut shape normally comes in small weights or carats and is usually measured according to size than the actual weight itself.

Widely considered to be a step cut stone, a diamond engagement ring baguette has only 14 facets, relatively fewer than the emerald cut stone. When choosing a baguette cut diamond engagement ring, the clarity of the stone is the most important factor to consider as the rectangular shape will tend to reveal more character flaws than other popular cuts.

Diamond engagement ring baguettes can be custom ordered at retail and online jewelry shops. The design will vary according to the shape and type o center stone you wish to use. The baguette cut diamond is best used for side stones to hide the shoulders and girdle of the center stone. The ideal shape of baguette cut diamonds make them easy to set side by side without the presence of gaps.

The effects created by carefully laid out baguette diamonds can create a beautiful and illustrious display to further enhance and complement the beauty of the centerpiece stone. The diamond engagement ring baguettes is designed to enhance the look of colorless and fancy stones. So don’t hesitate to incorporate them into the diamond engagement ring you’re planning on giving.