Pear Shaped Lab Grown Engagement Rings

A shape with a direction

A pear, sometimes called a teardrop, is rounded at one end and pointed at the other. It is a brilliant cut, so it sparkles well, and its long outline makes it look larger than a round of the same weight. It is also the only common shape that points somewhere, which gives a pear ring a feeling of movement other shapes do not have.

Which way should the point go?

Traditionally the point faces toward the fingertip. That lengthens the finger and is how most pear rings are worn. Some people prefer the point toward the wrist, which looks softer and a little unusual. There is no rule. We will set the stone loosely in a setting on the tray so you can turn it and decide.

What makes a good pear

Ratio

Most pears fall between 1.45 and 1.75. Around 1.55 to 1.65 is the classic teardrop. Lower ratios look short and wide, almost heart-like. Higher ratios are slim and elegant on a longer finger.

Symmetry and shoulders

Draw an imaginary line from the point through the middle of the round end. Both halves should match. The shoulders, the curves just below the point, should be full and even. Flat or high shoulders make a pear look stiff. Narrow shoulders can make it look thin. The round end should be a smooth half circle, not squashed or stretched.

Bow tie

Pears show the same darker band across the middle that ovals and marquise stones do. A light, moving bow tie is normal. A heavy dark band that does not shift is worth avoiding, and you can only judge it by eye.

Protect the point

The point of a pear is its delicate spot. A V prong over the tip keeps it safe in daily wear. Most pear settings use five prongs: one V at the point and four along the round end, or three with a bezel tip. Every setting on this page can be made with a pear center, fitted with a V prong.

Color and clarity

Color tends to collect in the point. In white gold or platinum, G or H keeps the tip looking bright. In rose or yellow gold you can drop a grade and let the metal warm the stone. Clarity is forgiving thanks to the brilliant facets. VS2 and many SI1 pears are eye clean, but avoid stones with an inclusion right at the tip.

Settings that suit a pear

• A slim solitaire that keeps the outline clean.
• A halo that follows the teardrop and makes it look larger.
• A toi et moi, where a pear pairs well with an oval or a round.
• Three stone with small pears either side, points facing out.

At your viewing

Look at a few pears with different ratios side by side. Check the shoulders first, then tilt each stone for the bow tie. Try the point both ways on your finger. Most people decide on the direction before the stone.

Compare the pear with other shapes in our shapes guide. Tell us your size and budget on the loose diamond request page and we will have pears on the tray. Book a viewing at 30 West 47th St, Suite 805, or call (732) 581-7932.