5 Reasons Not to Buy a Pear Shaped Diamond

It’s no secret we have a thing for diamonds around here. But the pear shape? It’s always been a bit of a bummer. For one thing, finding a well-cut pear shaped diamond is like chancing upon a needle in a haystack. They’re short and stubby, too stretched out with flat sides, their supposed-to-be-smooth curves are lumpy and bumpy, or they’re rocking the world’s cheesiest bow tie.

Shopping for a pear shaped diamond just got easier. Learn what to look for, the 4Cs of pear cut stones, and how to design a pear cut diamond engagement ring.

Here we are, right on schedule, watching as pear cuts have another heyday. Why is the pear diamond so hot right now? We’re about to find out.

Conjuring images of strength and shields, teardrops and hearts, a pear’s graceful, sweeping curves are punctuated by a single point, creating a unique, elegant choice. But is a pear shaped engagement ring right for you?