The pear shaped diamond is teardrop in shape and is a cross between the oval and the marquise
diamond shapes. This is a popular diamond style for pendants and teardrop earrings. The
pear-shaped diamond usually has fifty eight facets, and is normally cut in the
brilliant style, so as to bring out tremendous scinillation. It is used for
rings as well, but its shape makes the fingers appear to be longer.
While some might desire the effect of elongation that this
creates, there are those who would prefer to avoid
this. The pear shape allows the cutter to leave
more carat weight on the rounded end.

A five prong setting should be used to hold the pear shape. With five prongs, the pear can have
its rounded end help with two prongs, two more to hold the rounded sides and a v-shaped
prong to hold and protect the pointed tip. The culet should be centered directly
below the diamond's table, on top of the largest part of the rounded end of
the shape, so that the diamond can produce the greatest light effect.
Accent stones rarely work well with the pear shape due to the
oblong nature of this shape. Some have associated a
preference for the pear shaped diamond with the
personality traits of being considerate,
adventurous, gregarious and
adaptable.



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