Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Antique and Vintage Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
Explore our stunning collection of antique and vintage pear cut diamond rings for sale; including diamond rings crafted in platinum, white and yellow gold all of which make perfect engagement rings.
Pear cut diamonds derive their popularity from their distinctive teardrop or pear-like shape, which seamlessly blends the attributes of round and marquise cuts. Marked by a rounded end on one side and a pointed end on the other.
Andrew Campbell, using his 40 years’ experience within the antique jewellery industry, handpicks all diamond engagement rings for sale.
Despite the pear cut’s sleek and modern aesthetic, it actually has a long and rich history. Pear cut diamonds date all the way back to the 1400s when the cut was first designed in Belgium. In 1475, Lodewyk van Berckena, a famous Flemish diamond cutter, invented the polishing wheel — an invention destined to change the face of diamond cutting forever.
Because of the wheel (otherwise known as a ‘scaif’) it was possible to cut rough diamonds with much more precision and symmetry. Right after inventing the wheel, the same diamond cutter created the first pear cut diamond. Although some features of the pear cut have evolved and changed over the years, the number of facets (58) has remained the same.
Pear Cut Diamond Ring Frequently Asked Questions
Rings of this style feature a pear cut diamond, which looks like a teardrop shape, or a mix between a marquise cut and an oval cut diamond. The shape consists of a rounded bottom and tapered top which comes to a point at the apex, and can also be referred to as a pendeloque cut or an elongated teardrop cut. The diamond cut resembles a delicate drop of water, and is an elegant and flattering choice due to the elongated shape. Pear cut diamonds are also beloved for their particularly radiant sparkle — one of the many appealing features of this stunning shape.
As this diamond shape is asymmetrical from bottom to top, people are often curious about the correct way to wear this diamond cut. The most popular is to show with the tip of the diamond pointing upwards towards your fingernail and the rounded part of the diamond nearer the base of your finger (as though the pear is sitting ‘upright’ when examining your own hand).
This way, the pear cut diamond resembles a falling water droplet and looks sleek and elegant on the finger. However, if this way doesn’t feel quite right to you feel free to turn the diamond ring the other way around if that feels more natural to you — it’s all about personal preference.
According to the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), there are also a number of things that you definitely don’t want to see in a pear cut diamond. These include high shoulders, flat wings, bulged wings, and undefined points.
Another thing to consider when picking your perfect pear-shaped diamond is the gemstone’s length-to-width ratio. Experts say that the best length to width ratio for a pear cut diamond is with the range of 1.50-1.75:1.
However the most important thing to observe is that the piece appeals to you and your taste. Although there are plenty of guidelines for what to look for in a pear cut diamond, it should always come down to personal choice.
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