There are two variations when it comes to baguette cut lab grown diamonds. One type features parallel sides and sharp right-angle corners, called ‘straight baguettes’. While the other incorporates narrower ends and is termed ‘tapered baguettes’. Though different, both give off a bold, charismatic, and crisp look.
You can use baguette cut lab grown diamonds as standalone pieces in engagement rings. Or, use them as a supporting stone to add width to a ring, highlight the center stone, or make an earring appear bigger. All of these can be achieved with good quality baguette cut diamonds.
If you are shopping for the sole purpose of creating a baguette cut diamond engagement ring, then be sure to consider how many diamonds you want to use. You can create a full-eternity ring (where these small diamonds are placed side by side) or a half-eternity ring (where the diamonds cover only the half that is visible); either choice is an amazing option.
To give you an idea of Loose Grown Diamond pricing, a 1.00 carat baguette cut, IGI-certified, Ideal cut, F color, VS2 clarity stone is priced around $210. Now, if you were to change any of the 4Cs, the price would go up or down in proportion.
If you feel stuck, you can easily get your baguette cut lab grown diamond customized by us at Loose Grown Diamond! All you have to do is let us know the 4Cs, shape, and metal setting, or show us a reference image, and we will get it prepared for you. Connect with our expert crafters to get a better idea!
To find out if a diamond is a baguette cut, all you have to do is check its sides: are they straight or tapered? And the stone should have a rectangular/long shape. These diamonds have step-cuts, are long, and have parallel sides. Due to having an open table, the diamond looks clean and has a nice sparkle.
Yes, baguette cut diamonds are valuable. Their value is determined by what is their cut, carat weight, color, and clarity. Also, since they have step-cuts and a bigger open face, people mostly buy high-clarity baguette cut diamond rings, so inclusions aren’t easily visible.
Baguette cut diamonds are narrower or sleeker. While both have step-cut faceting, baguette cut diamonds do not have any cropped corners and are mostly used as side or accent stones rather than as the main stone. Emerald cuts are generally larger, with cut corners, and are famous for being used as a center stone.
Yes, a lab grown baguette cut diamond is a sustainable option because it is not mined. It is grown in a controlled environment with minimal usage of water and land resources. These diamonds have the same chemical and optical properties as any natural diamond.
The setting style that works best for baguette diamonds is channel setting, as in this setting the stone’s edges are encased for a smooth finish. People also go for a prong of bezel setting, depending on how they want to use the baguette cut diamond.