Do Baguette Diamonds Shine?

Baguette diamonds do not sparkle much. They are not cut for sparkle, which is known as “fire”. Modern brilliants are cut for fire. Baguettes are cut for clarity and luster.

Are baguette diamonds hard to clean?

You can take care of your baguette diamond the same way you would take care of any other diamond. Keep it clean with jewelry cleaner or soap and warm water, and choose a well-made setting.

Why are baguettes so expensive?

When shopping for a baguette band, you'll notice that pricing can be as steep as a two or three-carat diamond, but there's a reason. “Baguettes can be very expensive because they're more difficult to cut from the rough and make matching sizes,” says Zhang.