Hematite Rings: The Complete Guide How to Care for Your Pear-Shaped Engagement Ring If you want your diamond to appear very bright-particularly when set in yellow or rose gold-opt for one with an H color (i.e., nearly colorless) or higher.

What metals work best for pear-cut engagement rings? 'All metals work with pear-cut diamonds,' says Zhang, who notes these diamonds tend to show more color than other cuts.

What settings work for a pear-cut stone? 'Traditionally, pear diamonds have been set in a north-south or east-west orientation,' says Lee who, personally, likes to set pear diamonds at an off-angle in both prongs and bezel settings.'The bow tie on a well-cut pear-shaped diamond should be minimal, and the symmetry of the stone should be even and have nice proportions-not too long and skinny or too wide and stubby.' What makes a pear-cut diamond high quality? 'Pear-cut diamonds, like ovals, can have a 'bow tie' or a darker loss of light in the center of the stone,' Zhang explains.What to Look for in a Pear-Shaped Engagement Ring 'Since pear-shaped diamonds are not symmetrical-when comparing the pointed side and the rounded side-they can sometimes appear lopsided and heavy on one side,' says Lee.Ī pear shape can feel easily customizable, as it can be worn with the diamond facing up or down (north-south), horizontal (east-west), or slightly off-kilter. 'Placing a prong or a v-prong on the point or choosing a bezel setting around the entire stone can help protect the tip of the stone from breaking or chipping with wear,' explains Zhang. To help protect the tip of your diamond, make sure a prong is set at the tip of the pear-shaped diamond. ' has a very small, pointy tip that can make it vulnerable to damage,' Lee warns. 'Because of this, they can be a better value with a larger surface area.'Īlthough pear-cut stones can appear larger per carat, their teardrop shape can also make them fragile. 'Because of their elongated shape, pear-cut diamonds show larger than some of the other diamond shapes, like a traditional round brilliant,' says Lee. The 12 Most Popular Diamond Shapes for Engagement Rings Pros and Cons of a Pear-Shaped Engagement Ring

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