The Ultimate Guide to Pear Cut Diamonds

Pear Cut Diamond Popularity

This unique shape has gained significant traction, especially with celebrity admirers like Victoria Beckham and Katherine Heigl, both proud owners of pear-shaped diamond engagement rings. (Fun fact: Posh Spice has a collection of thirteen engagement rings!) While the pear diamond might not top the annual sales charts like the round brilliant, there’s plenty to admire about its design. With curves embodying romance and femininity, and a bold point, it is a distinctive choice. Recently, there’s been a revival in demand, with many married women upgrading their teardrop diamonds to modern settings. Celebrities with pear diamonds in their engagement rings include:

• Victoria Beckham’s solitaire engagement ring featuring a dazzling pear-shaped diamond, estimated at 15 to 17 carats.
• Katherine Heigl proudly displaying her teardrop halo engagement ring with a splendid 3-carat center stone.
• Mia Farrow received an unforgettable pear diamond ring from Frank Sinatra during their engagement.
• Savannah Brinson’s pear diamond ring from her high school sweetheart and now-husband, LeBron James.
• Jessica Simpson has two pear diamond rings: one from Nick Lachey and another from NFL player Eric Johnson.
• Anna Kournikova’s 11-carat fancy pink pear-shaped diamond, accentuated by clear trillion-shaped diamonds.
• Ariana Grande’s engagement ring from Pete Davidson, a pear cut diamond, though they did not marry.
• Paris Hilton’s pear-shaped diamond halo ring from Chris Zylka, worth an impressive 2 million dollars.
• Kaley Cuoco’s eye-catching pear diamond ring with a pavé band tapering towards the stone.
• Cardi B’s 3-stone pear-shaped diamond ring gifted by Migos rapper Offset.
• Sophie Turner flaunts a pear engagement ring from Joe Jonas, often seen on the Game of Thrones set.
• Zoe Saldana’s ring, a gift from her artist husband Marco Perego, featuring a beautiful pear-cut emerald.
• Avril Lavigne’s notable 14-carat pear cut diamond ring from Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger before their 2015 split.
• Princess Charlene of Monaco’s teardrop diamond ring, enhanced by round brilliants to complement her chic style.
• Bethenny Frankel celebrated her second anniversary with Jason Hoppy by adding a diamond halo to her pear engagement ring.
• Elisha Cuthbert’s teardrop solitaire engagement ring in platinum from her now-husband, NHL player Dion Phaneuf.
• Elizabeth Taylor often wore a replica of her original teardrop diamond engagement ring, then converted into a necklace due to its extraordinary value of 68 carats.

Pear Shaped Diamond Origins

An exquisite, radiant pear diamond, characterized by a narrow pointed top and a perfectly rounded bottom, is a combination of marquise and round brilliant cuts. This elegant shape dates back to 1458 in Belgium, credited to Polish gem polisher Louis Van Berquem (Lodewyk). Using his innovative diamond polishing wheel, the scaif, he introduced absolute facet symmetry, enhancing the diamond’s brilliance. Lodewyk is also linked to the creation of the impressive 137-carat Florentine Diamond for the influential Valois Family. The pear cut, gaining popularity during the Renaissance, paved the way for further advancements in diamond cutting.

Pear Shaped Diamond Pricing

Pear cut diamonds, and other fancy shapes, tend to be less expensive compared to round cut diamonds due to less wastage of the rough diamond material. As rough diamonds typically have irregular, elongated shapes, pear cuts utilize more of the rough stone effectively. Distributing carat weight along their length, pear diamonds often appear larger than other shapes of the same weight, like princess or cushion. For example, a 1-carat pear-shaped diamond measures approximately 8.5 x 5.5 mm, while a 1-carat round diamond is around 6.4 mm. An Excellent cut, 1-carat teardrop diamond with G color and VS2 clarity can be priced at about $4568.

However, larger raw diamonds are harder to source, making the cost of a 2-carat pear-shaped diamond not just twice that of a 1-carat gem. Prices range from $8000 to $20,000 depending on the diamond’s quality. If you need guidance when purchasing a loose diamond, our expert gemologists can assist you in maximizing your budget, helping you find the perfect diamond and engagement ring without overspending.

Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Pear Shaped or Teardrop Diamond

Pear-shaped diamonds, also known as teardrop diamonds, have surged in popularity. The trend gained notable attention in 1969 with Richard Burton’s famous 68-carat teardrop ring for Elizabeth Taylor. It saw a rise in engagement ring trends during the 1980s before giving way to other styles.

Today, pear-shaped diamonds are back in style, gracing the hands of numerous high-profile individuals, including celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Margot Robbie, Sophie Turner, and Kaley Cuoco. Ready to choose your perfect pear-shaped diamond? Here are essential tips to consider when selecting your diamond.

Set Your Budget and Priorities

Start by determining your budget for the engagement ring. Knowing your financial limits will help prioritize the other three C’s of diamonds — color, clarity, and carat, as cut quality should not be compromised. This approach will make a wide selection more manageable. (Find additional tips on how to buy an engagement ring on a budget.)

Which C is most important to her? Would she prefer a larger carat size in exchange for a slight compromise in another C?