Channel-Set Baguette Wedding Ring

If you want an elegant diamond wedding band, consider a channel-set baguette wedding ring. Classic baguette diamonds paired with the modern channel setting create an ornate wedding band that is also functional. Learn the history of this ring style and get ring shopping tips.

Baguette Diamonds in Wedding Jewelry

The baguette diamond cut is a step cut that creates a long, rectangular shape with sharp corners. The diamond cut got the name "baguette" after the French word "long loaf of bread." The cut originated in the late 19th century, and was popular in both Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry, primarily as an accessory stone for elaborate rings that featured multiple stones.
The use of baguette diamonds in wedding ring designs is fairly modern. They became popular after the emergence of channel settings. Channel settings hold a row of diamonds within the ring band secured by two small metal lips. This type of ring most commonly uses round brilliants or baguette diamonds, or a combination of both in wedding band designs. The long rectangular shape of baguette diamonds goes well with other diamond shapes, such as round, oval or pear.
Many brides and grooms find channel-set baguette wedding bands ideal because the setting is quite sturdy and good for active people because the metal lips hold the diamonds securely within the ring band, and there are no prongs to catch on things.

Shopping for Channel-Set Baguette Wedding Rings

When shopping for baguette diamond wedding rings, you will find that diamond flaws are less obvious in the channel setting for wedding bands, allowing you to buy more affordable rings if necessary. Baguette cut diamonds range between long, tapered rectangular shapes with sharp corners to long rectangular shapes with more square corners like an emerald cut.

Caring for Channel-Set Rings

Caring for your channel-set wedding ring is easy but it can get dirt embedded in the setting without regular cleaning or if the ring is worn during gardening or heavy chores. Here are some tips to help you keep your ring looking its best for years to come:

• Carefully clean the ring with a soft jewelry polishing cloth regularly.
• Only use a mild solution of soap and water to clean the ring when it gets dirty and requires more than a jewelry polishing cloth to get clean. Never use harsh cleaners or chemical polishers. Only use diamond and gold jewelry cleaning solutions provided to you by your jeweler specifically for your ring.
• Store the ring in a satin jewelry pouch or jewelry box when not worn.
• If the ring gets extremely dirty with dirt in the crevices of the setting that can't easily be removed, take it to a jeweler for professional cleaning.

With the right care, your wedding ring can look beautiful for a lifetime.


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