Tapered Baguette Moissanite Melee — 10 Calibrated Sizes, D VVS, by the Stone
Short answer: Caratura sells calibrated tapered baguette moissanite melee in 10 sizes, 3.5 mm to 7.5 mm long (listed as the two end widths × length), D colour / VVS clarity, at $7 to $32 per stone — sold individually, so the minimum order is one stone or one matched pair. Every stone is calibrated to ±0.1 mm, hand-inspected and filmed before it ships. Price listed, no quote needed.
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Not sure of the size? Send a photo of the setting on WhatsApp — Leilei replies the same day.
Tapered baguette sizes and per-stone prices
Three numbers describe a tapered baguette: the width at each end and the length — on our product page the two end widths come first, then the length. The weight column is an estimate from the dimensions (step-cut formula, adjusted for moissanite's lower density) — you buy by the stone, not by weight.
| Size (end widths × length) | Length | Taper | Approx. weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5×2.5×3.5 mm | 3.5 mm | 2.5 → 1.5 mm | ≈ 0.072 ct | $7 per stone |
| 2×3×4 mm | 4 mm | 3 → 2 mm | ≈ 0.13 ct | $9.50 per stone |
| 2×3×4.5 mm | 4.5 mm | 3 → 2 mm | ≈ 0.14 ct | $10 per stone |
| 1.5×2.5×5 mm | 5 mm | 2.5 → 1.5 mm | ≈ 0.10 ct | $9 per stone |
| 3.5×2.5×5 mm | 5 mm | 3.5 → 2.5 mm | ≈ 0.23 ct | $10 per stone |
| 2×3×5 mm | 5 mm | 3 → 2 mm | ≈ 0.16 ct | $12 per stone |
| 3×4×6 mm | 6 mm | 4 → 3 mm | ≈ 0.38 ct | $20 per stone |
| 1.7×2.5×6.5 mm | 6.5 mm | 2.5 → 1.7 mm | ≈ 0.15 ct | $12 per stone |
| 3.5×5×6.5 mm | 6.5 mm | 5 → 3.5 mm | ≈ 0.60 ct | $32 per stone |
| 1.8×3×7.5 mm | 7.5 mm | 3 → 1.8 mm | ≈ 0.22 ct | $20 per stone |
Click a size to open it on the product page. The wider, shorter cuts in the same listing — 3×5×2.5 mm, 3×4×3 mm, 3×4×5 mm, 3×4.5×5 mm, 3×5×4 mm, 4×7×4 mm, 3.1×5.3×5.4 mm, 3.8×5.8×4.2 mm — are trapezoid side stones and are described on the trapezoid melee page. Need a length above 7.5 mm, a steeper taper, or a size between these steps? It is cut to order in about 7 days — message Leilei with the millimetre spec.
Tapered baguette vs trapezoid vs straight baguette
- Straight baguette — a rectangle; both long sides parallel. Set end to end in channels. 12 sizes from 1×2 mm.
- Tapered baguette — one end narrower than the other, and long relative to its width. Set in pairs beside a centre stone, or in a run that follows a curve. This page.
- Trapezoid — wider than it is long; a wedge rather than a bar. The classic three-stone side stone for emerald and radiant centres. Trapezoid page.
Where tapered baguette melee is used
Three-stone rings
The most common use: one taper each side of a round, oval or cushion centre, wide end against the centre stone. The pair frames the centre and leads the eye inward. Tapers suit brilliant-cut centres better than trapezoids do, because the narrow outer end sits comfortably against a curved shank.
Shoulders that follow the band
Three or four graduated tapers run from the centre down each shoulder, each one narrower than the last, so the stones follow the taper of the ring itself. The 1.5×2.5×3.5, 2×3×4 and 2×3×5 mm sizes are the usual steps.
Art Deco and fan layouts
Tapers set point-to-centre tile into fans, sunbursts and arc-shaped rows — the long, narrow proportions (1.7×2.5×6.5, 1.8×3×7.5 mm) are the ones used for radiating designs.
Setting notes for tapered baguettes
A tapered baguette is almost always set as a pair, and the pair only works when both stones taper at the same angle — a 2×3×5 beside a 2×3×4.5 shows immediately, because the angles differ. Order both from one lot and note "matched pair". For prong work, four claws at the corners hold a taper well; for bar or channel work the seat is cut to the taper, so the stone's width at each end matters more than its weight. Step-cut corners are the weak point: keep the metal on the girdle, not the corners, and do not force a stone into a seat cut for a different taper.
Matching a stone into an existing piece rather than setting a new one? See how to size and match a replacement melee stone.
Order tapered baguette melee
Buy tapered baguettes by the stone → Choose the size on the product page; prices are the same as the table above. Weights for every shape are in the mm to carat chart, and other fancy shapes are listed with per-stone prices on the wholesale page. Need a matched pair to a specific centre stone, or a graduated set for both shoulders? Message Leilei on WhatsApp with the centre stone's dimensions for a same-day reply.
See our full calibration & matching guarantee — any stone outside ±0.1 mm, reported within 14 days, is replaced free or refunded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a tapered baguette and a trapezoid?
Both are four-sided step cuts with two parallel sides. A tapered baguette is long and narrow — its length is well over its wide end, so it reads as a baguette that narrows. A trapezoid is wide and shallow, its long base longer than its height, so it reads as a wedge beside a centre stone. Caratura cuts both from the same listing; the ten tapered sizes are on this page and the wider trapezoid sizes are on the trapezoid page.
What sizes of tapered baguette moissanite are available and what do they cost?
10 calibrated sizes from 3.5 mm to 7.5 mm long — the shortest is 1.5×2.5×3.5 mm, the longest 1.8×3×7.5 mm, the largest 3.5×5×6.5 mm — at $7 to $32 per stone, D colour / VVS clarity, calibrated to ±0.1 mm. Sizes are listed as the two end widths and the length. Other dimensions are cut to order in about 7 days.
Can I buy a single matched pair of tapered baguettes?
Yes. The minimum order is one stone. Note 'matched pair' in the order comments and the two stones are sorted together from one lot and checked for size, colour and cut before dispatch. Any stone outside ±0.1 mm reported within 14 days is replaced free or refunded.
How do I choose tapered baguette side stones for a centre stone?
The wide end sits against the centre stone. A common rule of thumb is a side-stone length of about half to two thirds of the centre stone's length, so the pair frames the centre rather than competing with it — a 7 mm centre usually takes a 4.5–5 mm taper. Send the centre stone's length, width and depth on WhatsApp and Caratura picks or cuts the pair to that angle.