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Baguette

By Carly Wickell, About.com

Definition: A baguette is a type of gemstone cut that looks like long rectangles. The word "baguette" means "rod" in French. Baguettes are popular shapes often used on each side of a focal diamond.

See: A photo of baguette cut diamonds to the side of a center diamond.

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