Baguette cut gemstones are synonymous with the Art Deco movement. Indeed, that was when this type of rectangular cut became especially popular during this period - the 1910s through to the 1930's.

According to the Gem Institute of America (GIA), this type of cut is thought to have been based on the 16th century "hogback", an elongated table cut. Cartier reintroduced this cut in 1912 and renamed it "baguette". Some people think that the name comes from the long French bread loaf. But the word "bague" means ring in French. So perhaps, baguette is the diminutive word for little ring.  No one knows for sure.

What is certain is the attraction of this gemstone cut for people who like to be different and love that minimalist and Art Deco style. Shown here are some fabulous examples of baguette cut gemstone rings.

Several lab created gemstones including aquamarine, blue and pink sapphires, ruby and garnet as well as amethyst were used to make the above lovely baguette cut gold ring by Jaipur, India jewelry artisans of LATELIERBIJOUX.

This beautiful and dainty baguette lab created opal gold filled sterling silver ring, flanked by crystals. It is available from DaintyGoldShop. 


Stacking rings, anyone?  This tiny baguette cut ring comes in your choice of birthstone colors. I am not sure if these are lab created gemstones or crystals. You can ask the Texas based artisan, Glamoristic, who turned his hobby into a family business after he lost his long time job. He imports high quality materials from Turkiye (formerly Turkey). 


This is a gorgeous pair of minimalist rhinestone baguette earrings! They are by Texans Kim and Abby of Gemsicles. 


So dainty! This cubic zirconia family birthstone necklace can be personalized.  It's available from New Yorker, Jakop of LSJewelryMetal. 


On the same dainty line as the necklace above is the birthstone cubic zirconia baguette bracelet below. The actual designer is Baris of YourNamesJewelry who started his career making jewelry in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkiye. I am not sure if he is now located in Texas or if he has a US based branch there. 


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