Pear Cut engagement rings are sparkling, slender and graceful with a lengthening effect. The hallmark of pear shaped diamonds is their distinctive silhouette—a rounded end gradually tapering to a delicate point.
Originally created back in the 1400s, the exquisite pear-shaped diamond was invented by Lodewyk van Berquem of Bruges and still retains huge popularity. Berquem cleverly designed a diamond polishing wheel called a scaif, and in doing so, was able to produce the absolute symmetry of the diamond shape, and in turn, the magnificent lines of the popular, eye-catching teardrop shape which can be worn with the tip facing up or down.
Why Choose A Pear Diamond?
There are many advantages in choosing this shape, not least is that you get a unique style which appears much larger than the more traditional round-cut diamond. A pear-shaped diamond is a combination of round, curved edges and a sharp edge on the other, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching look. Plus, the internal facets and flat surface offer brilliant reflection and sparkle. Typically, pear-shaped diamonds cost less than other shapes, especially the round shape. This is because, during the cutting process, a pear-shaped diamond keeps more of the original, rough diamond than other shapes.
