Pear Shaped Diamond Guide
The pear shape combines round and marquise characteristics — a rounded end and a pointed tip. Learn how to choose the perfect pear.
What is a Pear Shaped Diamond?
The pear cut, also called a teardrop, has a rounded base and a single pointed tip. It is essentially a hybrid of the round brilliant and the marquise. Charles Tiffany popularized the pear shape in the 1800s.
Why Choose a Pear?
Unique silhouette: No two pear shapes look the same. The teardrop form is elegant, feminine, and instantly recognizable.
Great size for the price: Pears look larger than their carat weight suggests, similar to ovals but with even more visual drama.
Versatile orientation: Point up for a traditional look, or point down along the finger for a modern feel.
What to Look For
Symmetry is critical: The two halves must be perfectly balanced. A lopsided pear is immediately noticeable.
The tip: The pointed end should be protected by a V-prong setting to prevent chipping.
Color: Like ovals, pears show more color at the pointed tip. Choose D-G color.
Tonglin Recommendation
We recommend a pear in 1.0–1.5 carats, D–G color, VS clarity, with the tip set in a V-prong. Browse our Willow pear ring and Luna pear pendant.
Quick Summary
| What You Get | With Tonglin Jewelry |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Factory-direct from our Panyu workshop — no retail markup |
| Service | OEM / ODM custom design for studios, wholesalers and brands |
| Materials | K gold, sterling silver, lab-grown diamonds and moissanite |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty with free resizing and after-sales care |
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Which way should a pear diamond point?
Traditionally the tip points toward the fingernail (up). Pointing down (toward the palm) is a modern alternative that elongates the finger even more.
Are pear diamonds more expensive than rounds?
No. Pears cost about the same as ovals — roughly 15-25% less than a round of equivalent quality.
Do pear diamonds chip easily?
The pointed tip is vulnerable, but a well-designed V-prong setting protects it completely. Never wear a pear without a V-prong at the tip.