Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco recently tied the knot in a heartwarming celebration that perfectly blended intimacy with star-studded glamour. Set against a dreamy California backdrop, the wedding brought together close friends, family, and notable figures from the entertainment world. Gomez stunned in a custom Ralph Lauren gown, while the ceremony was filled with personal details that reflected the couple’s journey from friendship to love. With heartfelt vows, a lively reception, and an atmosphere of pure joy, their wedding marked the beginning of a new chapter in one of Hollywood’s most adored love stories.
Jacob & Co. created their infamous diamond boutique timepiece exclusively for Blanco set with 58 baguette-cut Ashoka-cut diamonds throughout the watch (from the case, bezel, dial, and the bracelet). Sized at 7 inches, the watch gets an 18k white gold case, blue coloured hour, minute hands and is powered by a quartz movement with a battery of around 2 years.
What Are Baguette-Cut Diamonds
The baguette cut diamond is generally characterised by a long, rectangular form and clean, linear facets. Typically featuring 14 facets, this step-cut style emphasises clarity and luster over brilliance, resulting in a sophisticated, mirror-like sparkle. Often used as side stones in engagement rings, these diamonds accent a central gemstone with their sleek geometry and understated radiance. Their straight edges and symmetrical proportions lend a refined, architectural appeal, making them a popular choice in both vintage-inspired and contemporary jewellery designs.
Baguette cut diamonds generally came in less than one carat cuts, making them lighter in weight, and much more popular. Each cut had to be precise and perfect. If a baguette cut stone has poor quality craftsmanship, flaws are seen much easier than in other cuts.
History of Baguette-Cut Diamonds
Developed in the early 20th century, baguette cut diamonds gained significant popularity during the Art Deco period (1920s-1930s) for its clean, geometric lines and understated elegance, contrasting with the fire of brilliant cuts. It is said that Louis Cartier and his craftsmen developed the modern baguette cut in the 1920s, though its roots trace back to earlier elongated step-cuts like the hogback. Cartier’s design, characterised by clean lines and a rectangular shape, became popular during the Art Deco period and gained its name from the French word for ‘stick’ or ‘rod’.
