PEAR SHAPE DIAMONDS

The Pear cut is arguably the most feminine out of all of the diamond shapes. It boasts an unusual shape - a round end with a single point at the top. The point should be worn towards the hand of the wearer. A lot of people prefer this shape of diamond because it is flattering, as it elongates the finger. When buying a Pear cut diamond, you are advised to go for a high grade of colour, i.e. H or above, because colour tends to be more visible towards the point.

AN INTRODUCTION

The Pear Cut has been popular for many, many years now, with the first Pear shaped diamond coming on the scene more than 600 years ago. It is a unique combination of the Marquise cut and the Round cut, and it has long been championed for its feminine appearance. It is often referred to as the Teardrop cut as well due to its resemblance to one. It is ideal for those who want the fire and brilliance of a Round cut yet would like something with a more unusual shape.

FEATURES

The Pear cut is one of the most unique out of all of the shapes available, as it boasts a striking appearance combined with spectacular brilliance and fire. Most Pear cuts boast 58 facets and the typical length to width ratio is between 1.50 and 1.70. The bow tie effect is something that can impact Pear shape diamonds. For those who are unaware, this is when a shadow is cast on the central facets of the stone when the light passes through. The severity of this varies and is largely dependent on the depth of the pavilion.

BUYING ADVICE

There is a lot to consider when buying a Pear diamond ring, and one of the most important aspects is the colour of the diamond. The point of the Pear cut shows colour more than other diamond shapes do, and this is why you need to select a high colour grading, such as H and above. You should also make sure there is a prong at the tip of the diamond, as this is the part of the diamond that is most susceptible to chips.

HISTORY

Lodewyk van Berquem of Bruges, a Flemish cutter, created the first Pear shaped diamond in the 1400s. He was also responsible for creating the scaif, i.e. the diamond-polishing wheel. This invention made it possible for diamonds to be incorporated into jewellery, as it gave him the ability to optimise light reflection by polishing all of a diamond’s facets.

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