Tapered Baguette and Round Cubic Zirconia Pendant Necklace 3.50tcw 14kt Yellow Gold

This Tapered Baguette and Round Cubic Zirconia Pendant Necklace combines two cuts in one setting: tapered baguette CZ stones flanking a row of round-cut accents, totaling 3.50 carats of AAA-grade cubic zirconia in 14kt yellow gold. The mixed-cut composition produces two different light effects in the same pendant, the long architectural flashes characteristic of baguette stones alongside the multi-directional sparkle of round cuts. At 0.60 by 0.30 inches and 1.80g, this is a compact pendant that wears easily on a daily chain.

Necklace at a Glance

• Total carat weight: 3.50tcw AAA-grade cubic zirconia
• Stones: Tapered baguette and round-cut cubic zirconia
• Metal: 14kt yellow gold (purity 585)
• Setting: Half-bezel and prong combination
• Pendant size: 0.60'' x 0.30''
• Pendant weight: 1.80g
• SKU: AJP-0005

About the Cubic Zirconia

The pendant carries 3.50 total carats of AAA-grade cubic zirconia in two cut styles. Tapered baguette CZ stones, rectangular with one end narrower than the other, create the long mirror-like flashes of light that distinguish step-cut stones. Round-cut cubic zirconia produces the multi-directional brilliance characteristic of brilliant cuts. AAA is the higher-quality commercial grade for cubic zirconia, with optical clarity and precision faceting that reads convincingly as a fine-jewellery centre stone. Mohs hardness for AAA cubic zirconia sits between 8.0 and 8.5, durable for daily pendant wear.

About the Setting

The 14kt yellow gold setting (purity 585) uses a half-bezel mount for some stones combined with prong settings for others, a hybrid approach that gives the pendant both protection and openness. Half-bezels secure stones with a partial metal collar (more protection at the edges), while prong settings hold stones from below with thin metal claws (more open light entry). The combination is a deliberate design choice: it lets each cut style sit in the setting style that shows it best.

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What Is a Tapered Baguette

Tapered baguette is a step-cut shape, rectangular with one end narrower than the other, used for accent stones in vintage and art deco-inspired jewelry since the 1920s. Baguette stones produce long, linear flashes of light rather than the sparkle of brilliant cuts, which is why they're commonly paired with round-cut stones to create layered light effects in a single piece. Tapered baguette cubic zirconia is the same cut applied to the lab-created gemstone, retaining the architectural look at a fraction of the cost of a comparable diamond piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the stones diamonds or cubic zirconia?

All stones in this pendant are AAA-grade cubic zirconia, a lab-created gemstone. It is sold honestly as cubic zirconia in 14kt yellow gold, not as a diamond piece.

What's the difference between tapered baguette and round cuts?

Tapered baguettes are rectangular step-cut stones that produce long, mirror-like flashes of light. Round-cut stones are brilliant-cut and produce multi-directional sparkle. This pendant uses both cuts together, the baguettes give the long flashes, the rounds give the sparkle, creating layered visual depth in a single piece.

Is this an everyday-wear pendant?

Yes. The 1.80g pendant size and 14kt yellow gold construction are sized for daily wear, and AAA cubic zirconia is durable enough (Mohs 8.0-8.5) for regular pendant use. As with any fine jewelry, avoid impact and ultrasonic cleaning.

What does half-bezel mean?

Half-bezel means a stone is held by a partial metal collar (rather than a full bezel that wraps the entire stone). The half-bezel offers more protection than a prong setting while still letting light enter from the open side. This pendant uses half-bezels on some stones and prongs on others, depending on which setting style shows each cut best.

Does the price include a chain?

Please contact us to confirm chain availability and length options for this pendant. We can recommend matching 14kt yellow gold chain styles.