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Pear diamonds, lab-grown and natural

The pear joins a round’s sparkle to a marquise’s point: a graceful teardrop that looks big for its weight and makes the finger look longer. Choosing one well comes down to symmetry and the point.

Every pear we sell is certified by GIA, IGI or HRD and has a 360° video, so you can check its outline, its bow tie and its point before you buy. Below: pears in stock now, their real sizes, how to choose the ratio, and what our gemologist looks for.

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01 · In stock now

Pear diamonds you can buy today

Pear

Lab-grown · IGI

CaratColourClarityScore
1.00EVS195
CA$450 Ratio 1.53

Returnable – 5 days

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Pear

Lab-grown · IGI

CaratColourClarityScore
1.01EVS294
CA$440 Ratio 1.52

Returnable – 5 days

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Pear

Lab-grown · IGI

CaratColourClarityScore
1.00EVVS194
CA$450 Ratio 1.72

Returnable – 5 days

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Pear

Lab-grown · IGI

CaratColourClarityScore
1.03EVS294
CA$460 Ratio 1.61

Returnable – 5 days

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Picked from stock by score, 1 to 3 carats, each with a 360° video. Prices in CAD, duties included.

See all 34,664 pear diamonds, 1–3 ct

02 · Why a pear

A teardrop that looks bigger than its weight

A pear is a brilliant cut, rounded at one end and pointed at the other.

  1. It looks bigger

    A 1 ct pear is about 7.9 to 9.1 mm long; a 1 ct round is about 6.5 mm across.

  2. It makes the finger look longer

    Worn with the point toward the fingertip, it draws the eye along the finger.

  3. Lots of sparkle

    Its brilliant facets give a lively sparkle and hide small inclusions well.

  4. Distinctive, not a trend

    Graceful and a little unexpected, it suits solitaires and halos alike.

03 · Sizes by carat

Pear diamond sizes, in millimetres

Typical face-up size, next to a round of the same weight. Real stones vary with how deep they are cut, so always check the measurements on the certificate.

Carat Pear, length × width Round, diameter
0.5 6.3–7.2 × 4.1–4.6 mm 5.1–5.2 mm See in stock
1 7.9–9.1 × 5.2–5.8 mm 6.4–6.5 mm See in stock
1.5 9.0–10.4 × 6.0–6.6 mm 7.3–7.4 mm See in stock
2 10.0–11.5 × 6.6–7.3 mm 8.1–8.2 mm See in stock
3 11.4–13.1 × 7.5–8.4 mm 9.2–9.4 mm See in stock
4 12.5–14.4 × 8.3–9.2 mm 10.2–10.3 mm See in stock
5 13.5–15.6 × 8.9–9.9 mm 10.9–11.1 mm See in stock
  • 0.5 ct
  • 1 ct
  • 1.5 ct
  • 2 ct
  • 3 ct
  • Round 1 ct

Drawn at actual size on most computer screens at 100% zoom. To compare with any other shape, or see it on your ring size: open the shape comparer.

04 · Length-to-width ratio

Choosing the ratio: taste, not a grade

Most pears fall between 1.40 and 1.75. Around 1.50 to 1.70 is the classic teardrop; shorter stones look round-bellied, longer ones slender.

GIA gives pears no overall cut grade, so judge the outline on video: even shoulders, a full rounded end and a centred point.

  • 1.45 Fuller
  • 1.60 Classic
  • 1.75 Slender

05 · The bow tie

The bow tie in a pear diamond

Like ovals and marquises, most pears show a darker band across their widest part, shaped like a bow tie. A light one that moves as the stone turns is normal and adds contrast. A broad, dark band that stays put makes the centre look dead.

Certificates don’t grade it and photos can hide it. We check every pear on its 360° video for the bow tie, the symmetry of its shoulders and a clean point.

Light, moving Fine: adds contrast
Broad, dark Avoid: the centre looks dead

06 · What we look for

How to choose a good pear

  1. Matching shoulders

    The curves on each side of the point should mirror each other.

  2. A full rounded end

    The round end should be a smooth half-circle, not flat or squared.

  3. A centred point

    The point should line up with the middle of the rounded end.

  4. A clean point

    Avoid inclusions near the tip, where a stone is weakest.

  5. A light bow tie

    Check the video: light and moving is fine.

  6. A V-prong on the point

    Protect the tip with a V-prong or a bezel.

Natural or lab-grown? The advice is the same: a pear looks the same whatever its origin. Only the price differs, so compare live prices in Canadian dollars with the switch above the stones.

Our advice

“A good pear is all about symmetry: the two shoulders should match and the curve should be full, not flat. We look for a clean tip too, because that’s where a stone is weakest.”

Jouwell, Montreal

07 · Questions

Pear diamond questions

Which way should a pear diamond point?

Traditionally the point faces the fingertip, which makes the finger look longer. Pointing it toward the wrist is a matter of taste.

What is the best ratio for a pear diamond?

Taste decides. Most fall between 1.40 and 1.75, and 1.50 to 1.70 is the classic teardrop.

Do pear diamonds have a bow tie?

Most do. A light bow tie that moves as the stone turns is normal; a broad, dark one that stays put is what to avoid. Only video shows the difference.

Is the point of a pear diamond fragile?

It is the weakest part of the stone. A V-prong or a bezel protects it, and we avoid stones with inclusions near the tip.

Does a pear look bigger than a round?

Yes. At 1 ct a pear is about 7.9 to 9.1 mm long, against about 6.5 mm across for a round.

What colour should I choose for a pear?

G–H is a good place to start. Colour can gather at the point, so go a grade higher if you want it icy white.