Where to buy baguettes?

[Scooba116]

Can anyone recommend a site that sells baguettes?

I am looking for a pair approximately .028 cts DEF VVS-VS 4.75 x 2 x 1.5 mm.

Thank you!

 

[Rockdiamond]

scooba- if you're making a ring, I'd suggest having the ring maker supply the tapered baguettes- they would also need to be responsible for them during setting.......

 

[Scooba116]

I think I will be overpaying from the marker from the few I do see on a google search. He gave me the measurement I posted from a pair he called in and told me that I am welcome to source them myself.

 

[Scooba116]

I'm also wondering if baguettes that are 4.75 x 2 x 1.5 mm look "right" with my stone, which is 8.46 x 4.8 mm? I know that's a bit subjective, but will it give me this look?



How about baguettes that are 5.1 x 1.9 mm? Would those be too long and skinny?

 

[diagem]

Hi Scooba116, do take into consideration that with baguettes the cost structure is different than with their square counterparts (e.g. Carré, princess etc...), the longer the baguette the pricier it's value.

Also today there is basically no "tapered" baguette productions anymore like there once was. Today the majority of tapered baguettes are recut from straight (rectangular) baguettes which usually reflects a hearty weight loss in the cost formula.

 

[valeria101]

He ... told me that I am welcome to source them myself.

The invitation is democratic, but not very charitable ... These things are sold to the trade & not much more.

[Disclaimer: I do regard the LONG baguettes @diagem mentions as a sort of monument to grace; certainly exagerating]

 

[rockysalamander]

I think the size of the baguettes also need to consider the size of the finger. Baguettes will require some kind of tail-prong to hold the downhill end. If they are too long for the wearer, they either hit adjacent fingers or the head has to be raised to allow them to angle down. Based on the wearer's ring size, the jeweler will know how much space is available. So, a size 4 has way less space than a size 10.

Additionally, you can help make a baguette solitaire feel better by having them raise the shoulder up to meet the end of the baguette.

SK, shoulder raised to meet the tail prong



Tail Prong is proud of the shoulder

 

[valeria101]

I think the size of the baguettes also need to consider the size of the finger.

Yes, hence the ring maker's job.

[ ... the Long baguettes I sung above would not be very useful - yet, there are ways]

 

[Brian Knox]

IMO, A consumer is almost always better served (protected) by having the same vendor supply the stones and mountings as well as do the setting.

It keeps the chain of responsibility very clear.

With one vendor responsible for the total job and finished item there can be no pointing fingers at someone else, Eg; the stone must of been chipped before setting, the mounting was defective and that is why the stones are set crooked, etc.,etc.

 

[Rockdiamond]

Scooba I get what you're saying- for sure it costs more to get service.
Remember that if you do it right, you should get value for the extra money.
Buying baguettes is not all that easy.
You want to make sure they match.
You might have to ship the stones back and forth if you don't like the first pair ( or a second pair for that matter).
As Brian points out, someone needs to take the risk while setting them.
My point is that if you choose a good seller, they should protect you from the potential downsides, but that's going to cost more.
Baguettes can be a PITB....let someone else do the worrying.....

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I wouldn't even consider sourcing baguettes myself. You've been given excellent advice from several experts. The ringmaker should always source the small stones in a setting.