Pear cut diamond shape

Pear cut diamond shape is similar to a pear and also resembles a droplet. The rounded bottom with both sides tapering together on the top forming a diamond drop is very enchanting. Pear cut diamond shape is a hybrid cut, combining two shapes, one half oval, and the other half marquise. It is shaped most like a sparkling teardrop. Due to the teardrop shape pendants looks very nice set with a Pear shape as do earrings.

It also belongs to that category of diamond whose design most complements a hand with small or average-length fingers. The pear shaped brilliant diamond is based upon the traditional configuration of the round brilliant diamond. More than other fancy shapes, length-to-width ratio is a matter of taste when it comes to pear shaped diamonds. Because pears may be used for engagement rings, suites in necklaces, dangles in earrings, and integral parts of custom designs, a wide variety of shapes is considered desirable. The typical pear shaped diamond will contain 58 facets.

Most people prefer a pear-shaped diamond to have a length to width ratio of approximately 1.65:1. More elongated pear-shapes extend to a ratio of 1.80:1, whereas a more compact look is achieved with a ratio closer to 1.20:1

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