Pear Shaped Engagement RingsPear shaped engagement rings are made with a very flattering teardrop shaped diamond or gemstone. The drop shape compliments small and slender hands, elongating fingers and adding a touch of grace and style to contemporary and traditional engagement ring designs. Below you will find more info about the pear cut, pros and cons of pear shaped diamond rings and gemstone rings, best settings for the pear cut and shopping tips. Characteristics of the Pear Cut: The pear cut is a modified brilliant cut (also known as a fancy shape), and a cross between the round brilliant cut and the marquise cut. Most pear diamonds and gemstones contain an average of 58 facets, but some have more or less depending on how the pavilion (underside) of the stone is cut. The symmetry of the pear shape will depend on the length-to-width ratio of the stone. Ideal pear shaped cuts have a length-to-width ratio of between 1.50 and 1.75. Cuts with a ratio of less than 1.50 will begin to look like chubby (short and wide) teardrops while those with a ratio of over 1.75 will begin to look like skinny (thin and long) teardrops. Pros and Cons of Pear Shaped Engagement Rings: With combined techniques used to create the round brilliant and the marquise cut, a fine cut pear diamond or gemstone will have a high degree of brilliance and fire – more so than many other types of fancy cut stones. It is the beautiful shape of the pear, and its resulting flash and sparkle, which has kept this type of cut at the top of the list for engagement ring shapes. Pear shaped engagement rings also come in a variety of styles. The versatile pear shape looks fantastic as a solitaire ring, but it also looks beautiful when set with side stones (as in the 3-stone pear diamond ring). Plus, rings with pear cut diamonds or gemstones can be worn either way (either pointed towards the wrist or away from the wrist) depending on the wearer’s preference. Cons to the pear shape include a bow-tie effect and the tendency to show even slight tints of color in pear cut diamonds. The bow-tie effect causes a small shadow, in the shape of a bow-tie, to appear on the upper part of the pear’s lobe. Quality cut pear diamonds and gemstones will minimize the effect of a bow-tie shadow, but in poorly cut pear stones the effect can be quite noticeable. Because the pear cut will show any tints of color on diamonds, shoppers looking for pear shaped engagement rings with a high degree of brilliance and fire should stick with diamonds that have excellent color grades. Either a G or higher on the GIA color grade scale or a 1.5 or higher on the AGS color grade scale (these values are at the top of the near colorless scale). But keep in mind that diamonds with near colorless grades come with a higher price tag. Best Settings for the Pear Shaped Cut: The absolute best setting for a pear shaped cut is a 6 prong setting; two prongs on each side of the pear’s lobe, one at the top and one at the bottom. The lower prong should completely protect the delicate and vulnerable ‘V’ on the pointed end of the pear. If the point is left exposed on a pear shaped diamond ring or gemstone ring, the stone can catch on hair and clothes and has increased risks for chipping. Shopping Tips and Precautions: Always make sure that your pear shaped engagement rings comes with a laboratory report (for example, from GIA or AGS). The report will contain grades on the stone’s clarity, color and confirm the carat weight, plus the stone will be mapped out. Check the length-to-width ratio before you buy the pear (especially if you are shopping for your engagement ring online). Stick with ratios of 1.50 to 1.75, and make sure the cut is even: equal lobes and symmetry throughout the pear shape. Keep in mind the pear’s tendency to enhance tints of color in diamonds with slight color tints. If you want to be sure that your diamond will have the highest amount of brilliance and fire, and no tints of color, look for diamonds on the higher ‘near colorless’ grade scales. Last but not least, purchase your ring through a reputable jewelry boutique and never purchase a ring without at least a 30-day no-nonsense refund policy.
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