Things You Wanted to Know About Pear-Cut Diamonds

Posted by valentinemargo on November 15th, 2021

The introduction dating back to the 1400s, the beautiful pear cut diamonds are still popular even today. When a famous diamond cutter invented the unique diamond-polishing wheel that allowed every side of the diamond to be polished brilliantly, it became a turning point. Henceforth, all pear-shaped diamonds got the chance to display excellent light return and brilliant sparkle.

 If you have never heard of a pear shape diamond, then here is what you need to know. Also known as pendeloque cut or the teardrop, the pear diamond is different from other diamond cuts. It is a modified brilliant cut, blending the oval and Marquise cuts with a point at one end and one rounded end. One can instantly recognize a pear cut with its signature silhouette and thus loved for its unique style.

 The pear cut and the round-brilliant cut have similar faceting structures. As a result, it exhibits that desired fire and brilliance. This sort of cut makes the diamond sparkle so bright. You can wear this diamond you like keeping the tip pointing upwards or placing it downwards on the finger. The shape is one of a kind as it instantly makes one feeling classy with the ring on the finger. You can make a strong style statement without going overboard. This diamond trend is here to stay, and many celebrities are gaga over the design. 

 These pear diamonds are also very popular as engagement rings. A pear cut center diamond, with fanned tapered baguettes and a double diamond halo effect, looks unique as an engagement ring. Another popular style is a pear diamond ring with pretty chevron pave diamonds. Some pear cut diamonds can show a bow-tie effect. This light does not bounce back into the center of the diamond. It happens because of how it\'s cut. So, it looks like a bow-tie sort of darkness seen in the middle of the diamond. This feature adds to the unique beauty of the cut. However, if it becomes too severe, then the result becomes undesirable. The best sellers conduct a thorough hand inspection of the diamonds. It is to ensure that their diamonds don’t have a powerful-looking bow-tie effect.

 The pear ratio is also a significant aspect to consider. Although there is no official cut grade for pear cut diamonds, companies offer a chart to guide clients. A lower ratio gives a more round and wider pear, while a higher ratio presents an elongated narrow pear shape. A good symmetry between the tip and the rounded end lends a perfect look to the cut. The ratio also depends on personal choice and style. 

 The best color for a pear-cut diamond is the one that you would like or prefer the most. It has warmer tones, ranging from grades G to H, and icy cool tones ranging from grades D to F. If you want an even-toned stone, then it would be a good idea to select an H color grade or something above that.