Pear Diamond Engagement Rings
Pear diamond engagement rings combine the brilliance of a round cut with the elongated elegance of a marquise, creating a shape that flatters the finger like no other. Sometimes called a teardrop diamond ring, the pear shape has a single pointed tip and a rounded base that gives it a distinctive, graceful silhouette. It is a shape that draws the eye, elongates the hand, and carries a sense of individuality that rounder cuts cannot quite match.
Every pear shaped engagement ring in our collection is handcrafted individually in platinum or 18ct gold, set with a certified lab-grown or natural diamond. Browse our designs below and use the configurator to see live pricing for your preferred metal and carat weight.
The Pear Shape: A Cut With Character
The pear shaped diamond has been around since the 1400s, when Flemish diamond cutter Lodewyk van Berquem developed the scaif, a polishing wheel that allowed facets to be placed with far greater precision than ever before. His innovation made the pear shape possible, and it quickly became a favourite among European nobility. Centuries later, the pear cut remains one of the most recognisable and desirable fancy shapes in the world.
What sets the pear apart from other diamond shapes is its asymmetry. Unlike a round brilliant or a cushion cut, the pear has a clear directional quality. It draws the eye from the rounded base up to the point, creating a sense of movement and flow that gives pear engagement rings their distinctive personality. Most people wear a pear diamond with the point facing towards the fingernail, though it can also be set horizontally or with the point facing the wrist for a completely different look.
How to Choose a Pear Shaped Diamond
Pear shaped diamonds are classified as a fancy shape, which means they do not receive a formal cut grade on a GIA Diamonds grading report or dossier. Choosing a well-cut pear diamond requires a more careful eye than selecting a round brilliant, where the cut grade does much of the work for you. There are several things worth paying attention to.
Length-to-width ratio is the most personal decision when choosing a pear diamond. A ratio around 1.50 to 1.70 is considered classic, producing a shape that is visibly elongated without looking too narrow. A shorter ratio around 1.30 to 1.45 gives a wider, more rounded teardrop shape, while a longer ratio above 1.75 creates a slender, dramatic silhouette. There is no right answer. It comes down to what looks best to you on the hand.
Symmetry matters more in a pear diamond than in almost any other shape. The two curved sides should mirror each other evenly, and the point should sit directly in line with the centre of the rounded base. Even slight asymmetry is visible to the naked eye in a pear shape, so this is something we assess carefully when sourcing your stone.
The bow-tie effect is a dark shadow that appears across the centre of many pear shaped diamonds, caused by light leaking through the pavilion rather than reflecting back to your eye. Some degree of bow-tie is normal in pear cuts, but a heavy bow-tie can significantly reduce the diamond’s sparkle. We evaluate every stone for this and only recommend pear diamonds where the bow-tie is minimal.
Colour concentration can appear at the point of a pear shaped diamond, where the facets are smaller and closer together. This means colour can look slightly more visible at the tip than in the body of the stone. In higher colour grades such as D to F this is rarely an issue, but in lower colour grades it is worth checking how the colour distributes across the stone.
Protecting the Point
The pointed tip of a pear diamond is the most vulnerable part of the stone. While diamonds are extremely hard, they can chip at thin points if struck at the right angle. The setting style plays an important role in protecting this area. A V-shaped prong or bezel that wraps around the point offers the best protection and is the approach we use across our designs. Some of our rings, including the Vulcana, use a full bezel that encloses the entire perimeter of the diamond, offering maximum security while complementing the organic design.
GIA and IGI Certification: Lab-Grown and Natural Diamonds
Every diamond we set in our pear shaped engagement rings is certified by an independent grading laboratory. Lab-grown pear diamonds are certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Natural pear diamonds are certified by GIA. These certificates provide an objective assessment of the diamond’s colour, clarity, carat weight, and proportions, along with a unique report number that can be verified online.
Lab-grown pear diamonds are chemically, optically, and physically identical to natural diamonds. They are graded to the same standards, display the same brilliance and fire, and are laser inscribed with their certificate number for verification. The difference is origin, not quality. Lab-grown diamonds are created in a controlled environment rather than mined, and they typically offer significantly more size and quality for your budget.
Natural pear diamonds carry the geological rarity of having formed deep within the earth over billions of years. We source natural diamonds to your exact specification with a no-obligation quote, ensuring the proportions, symmetry, and light performance meet our standards before we present the stone to you. Contact us to discuss natural diamond options.
Pear Shaped Engagement Ring Settings
The pear shape works beautifully across a wide range of setting styles. A solitaire setting lets the diamond speak for itself, emphasising the clean, elongated silhouette. A halo setting adds a frame of smaller diamonds that amplifies the size and sparkle of the centre stone. A hidden halo offers a subtle ring of diamonds beneath the centre stone that catches light from the side without altering the top-down profile. For something that breaks away from convention entirely, our unique engagement rings offer bespoke approaches to the pear shape that you will not find anywhere else.
The metal choice also affects how a pear diamond ring feels on the hand. Yellow gold warms the appearance of the diamond and complements lower colour grades beautifully. Platinum and white gold create a cooler, more contemporary contrast. Rose gold sits somewhere between the two, adding a soft warmth without the depth of yellow. All our pear shaped engagement rings are available in all four metals.
Explore Our Pear Shaped Designs
Each design in our collection is available with a pear shaped diamond. Select a design above to start building your ring, or book a consultation to discuss your perfect pear diamond engagement ring. Whether you are looking for something classic or something completely different, we will help you find the right stone and the right setting.
Is a teardrop diamond the same as a pear shaped diamond?
Yes. Teardrop diamond ring and pear shaped diamond ring refer to exactly the same cut. The shape has one rounded end and one pointed end, resembling a teardrop or a pear. On a GIA or IGI certificate, it will always be listed as “Pear” or “Pear Modified Brilliant.”
Which way should a pear diamond face on the ring?
Most people wear a pear diamond with the point facing towards the fingertip, as this creates the most elongating effect on the hand. However, a pear diamond can also be set horizontally or with the point facing the wrist. It is entirely a personal choice, and we can set the stone in whichever orientation you prefer.
How much does a pear diamond engagement ring cost?
Our pear diamond engagement rings start from around £1,500 for a lab-grown diamond in a solitaire setting. Price depends on your chosen carat weight, metal, and setting style. Use the configurator on any product page to see live pricing, or contact us for a natural diamond quote.
How big does a 1 carat pear diamond look?
A 1 carat pear diamond typically measures approximately 8.0mm x 5.2mm. Because of its elongated shape, a pear diamond covers more finger area than a round diamond of the same carat weight, making it appear larger. A 1.50ct pear measures around 9.3mm x 6.0mm and a 2 carat pear comes in at approximately 10.4mm x 6.7mm.
Do pear diamonds look bigger than round diamonds?
Yes. Pear shaped diamonds have a larger surface area than round diamonds of the same carat weight because their elongated shape spreads across more of the finger. A 1 carat pear will typically look noticeably larger than a 1 carat round when viewed from above, making the pear shape an excellent choice if maximising visual size is important to you.
What is the difference between a lab-grown and natural pear diamond?
They are identical in every physical and optical property. Same hardness, same brilliance, same fire. The difference is origin: lab-grown diamonds are created in a controlled environment, natural diamonds are formed deep within the earth over billions of years. Both are graded by GIA and IGI to the same standards. Lab-grown pear diamonds typically cost significantly less than natural equivalents of the same specification.
What is the bow-tie effect in a pear diamond?
The bow-tie is a dark shadow that can appear across the width of a pear shaped diamond, caused by light leaking through the pavilion rather than reflecting back. Some degree of bow-tie is normal in pear cuts, but a heavy bow-tie reduces sparkle. We assess every pear diamond for bow-tie severity and only recommend stones where the effect is minimal.
What is the best setting for a pear shaped engagement ring?
The best setting depends on your style and priorities. A solitaire highlights the pear shape with clean simplicity. A halo adds size and sparkle. A bezel protects the pointed tip completely. We offer pear shaped diamonds across our full range of settings, from classic solitaires to completely bespoke designs. Browse the designs above or get in touch to explore your options.