The pear cut in diamond is another popular fancy cut. It uses the base of a brilliant or round cut and extends itself to point. If well proportioned pear cut diamond gives a depth of scintillation to the point of the stone. A benefit in this design is a longer look.
This brilliant-cut diamond is also called a teardrop for it's single point and rounded end. The unique look of the pear shape helps make it a popular choice for a variety of diamond jewelry. If one chooses an elongated pear shape, the length of the diamond creates a subtle slimming effect on the fingers. |