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Which sparkle more...french cut or regular baguettes? |
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| P: 6/18/2008 1:41:50 PM | |
Melanie611 Cut Rock Total Posts: 165 Last Post: 8/29/2008 Member Since: 3/21/2004 |
I'm trying to decide on a custom band of horizontal baguettes. I know in general, baguettes don't really sparkle, especially in comparison to RBs. I've only seen regular baguettes in my friend's rings. But I was wondering if french cut ones will add a little extra sparkle? Please help... 
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| Posted: 6/18/2008 1:41:50 PM | |
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| P: 6/18/2008 1:48:48 PM | |
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006 |
They have a similar number of facets, so I'm not sure there's a difference. I love french cuts though.
"The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian) |
| Posted: 6/18/2008 1:48:48 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 1:58:09 PM | |
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Melanie611 Cut Rock Total Posts: 165 Last Post: 8/29/2008 Member Since: 3/21/2004 |
Really? I wonder how many facets each one has (off to google). I thought the french cuts had extra facets on the top
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| Posted: 6/18/2008 1:58:09 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 2:06:49 PM | |
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Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006 |
I just looked up a chart of cuts and counted the facets (9 for each).
"The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian) |
| Posted: 6/18/2008 2:06:49 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 2:21:44 PM | |
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004 |
Date: 6/18/2008 2:06:49 PM 9 for each what??
Author: Harriet I just looked up a chart of cuts and counted the facets (9 for each). ********************** |
| Posted: 6/18/2008 2:21:44 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 2:25:18 PM | |
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Melanie611 Cut Rock Total Posts: 165 Last Post: 8/29/2008 Member Since: 3/21/2004 |
Diagem! I've seen some of your posts on precision cut baguettes. Do you have any experience with french cut baguettes?
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| Posted: 6/18/2008 2:25:18 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 2:32:14 PM | |
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DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004 |
Date: 6/18/2008 2:25:18 PM What would you like to know?
Author: Melanie611 Diagem! I've seen some of your posts on precision cut baguettes. Do you have any experience with french cut baguettes? ********************** |
| Posted: 6/18/2008 2:32:14 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 3:09:37 PM | |
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Melanie611 Cut Rock Total Posts: 165 Last Post: 8/29/2008 Member Since: 3/21/2004 |
Diagem - Would you be able to tell me if there's a difference in sparkle between regular baguettes and french cut ones? I thought french cuts had extra facets on top. Or are they about the same as rectangular baguettes?
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| Posted: 6/18/2008 3:09:37 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 3:12:01 PM | |
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Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006 |
Date: 6/18/2008 2:21:44 PM Typical baguette and french cut.Author: DiaGem Date: 6/18/2008 2:06:49 PM 9 for each what?? Author: Harriet I just looked up a chart of cuts and counted the facets (9 for each). Melanie, The expert is here (  , DG). Phew!
"The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian) |
| Posted: 6/18/2008 3:12:01 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 3:46:22 PM | |
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DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004 |
Date: 6/18/2008 3:09:37 PM Mel..., its a whole different look...Author: Melanie611 Diagem - Would you be able to tell me if there's a difference in sparkle between regular baguettes and french cut ones? I thought french cuts had extra facets on top. Or are they about the same as rectangular baguettes? Baguettes = step-cut faceting patterns = emerald cut type appearance (without the corner breaks). usually between 29 - 25 facets incl. table facet (depending on the cutters) Nice cuts exclude any extra facets which is rare...., most include extra facets on the corner junctions of the pavilion..., and affect appearance. French-Cuts = a type of brilliant faceting patterns = French cuts definitely have more sparkle than Baguettes. They consist of either 18 or 22 facets incl. table and culet... Hope this helps... ********************** |
| Posted: 6/18/2008 3:46:22 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 3:56:21 PM | |
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Melanie611 Cut Rock Total Posts: 165 Last Post: 8/29/2008 Member Since: 3/21/2004 |
Thanks Diagem! And you too Harriet! I think I'll go with the french cuts...
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| Posted: 6/18/2008 3:56:21 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2008 5:16:30 PM | |
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Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006 |
You're welcome for my $0.01! I'm junking that chart. 
"The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian) |
| Posted: 6/18/2008 5:16:30 PM | |
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