{"id":11643,"date":"2017-01-16T15:31:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T15:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=11643"},"modified":"2017-01-16T16:24:37","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T16:24:37","slug":"pear-shaped-diamonds-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/pear-shaped-diamonds-pros-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Pear Shaped Diamonds Pros Cons – Choosing Your Perfect Stone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pear shaped diamonds pros cons. 0.91cts GIA certified Pear shaped diamond from a recent commission, photographed for client ahead of\u00a0manufacture.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pear Shaped Diamonds\u00a0Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pear shaped diamonds are also\u00a0known as pear modified brilliant cut diamonds. They vary considerably in their shape and proportion. Over the last decade we have seen a staggering\u00a0diversity of diamonds. Many vary considerably in shape. \u00a0Some pear shaped diamonds are long, some are thin. Some appear square shouldered and others almost egg-shaped. For this reason, we introduced the diamond concierge service to help\u00a0clients<\/a>\u00a0view diamonds. Photography reveals\u00a0the aesthetic proportions of a beautiful diamond. It filters out poorly made diamonds. Unfortunately the latter of these are often\u00a0purchased due to a lower price. Compromising the appearance of the finished piece of jewellery.<\/p>\n

Comparison – Good Pear Shape vs Bad Pear Shape<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The following photographs show two pear-shaped diamonds. Both have similar specifications. The most obvious difference can only be appreciated when the diamond is viewed in person or by photograph.<\/p>\n

Poorly made Pear Shaped Diamond.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pear shaped diamonds may appear too long or too broad in proportions. A damaged tip can be re-polished. This can result in an egg shaped appearance. An example is provided below.<\/p>\n

\"Egg<\/p>\n

Poorly cut pear shaped diamond appearing almost egg-shaped in comparison to better cut diamond.<\/em><\/p>\n

Favoured Pear Shaped Diamond Proportions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The next photograph shows a more favourable shape. Observe the rounded shape. It has more visually pleasing proportions, tapering to a point. The shape is clearly defined. The result is a beautifully shaped engagement ring or diamond pendant.<\/p>\n

\"Pear
\nNicely cut pear shaped diamond. Good proportions and a defined shape. Clearly visible point. Both make this a much better contender for a pear shaped engagement ring.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pear Shaped Diamonds Pros Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are certain key elements to watch out for when purchasing your pear shaped diamond. The following notes will assist you in\u00a0finding the best stone for your budget. Avoid the pitfalls of buying a cheap diamond that falls short of your expectations.<\/p>\n

Pro – Cheaper price<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pear shaped diamonds are priced more competitively than round brilliant cut diamonds. For this reason they represent a clever choice for getting value for money.<\/p>\n

Con – Reduced design choice<\/h3>\n

Compared to the modern round brilliant cut and princess cut, there are fewer jewellery designs available for pear shaped diamonds.<\/p>\n

Con – Vulnerable tip\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The weakest part of a pear shaped diamond is the tip or point. We can set diamonds purchased via Serendipity into many ring styles including bespoke designs and we cover all setting work for our own diamonds to insure against potential breakage.<\/p>\n

Pro – Perfect for pendants and earrings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The droplet shape of the pear makes it an ideal choice for pendants and earrings.<\/p>\n

Pro – Slimming choice for an engagement ring<\/h3>\n

Pear shaped diamonds point along a vertical axis drawing the eye along the diamond and along the finger,\u00a0making the finger appear longer.<\/p>\n

Con – Exaggerated\u00a0bow-tie effect within some diamonds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Watch out for\u00a0pronounced dark facets within some pear shaped diamonds. Marquise cut and pear shaped diamonds often show a dark ‘bow-tie’ effect within the diamond, but this can appear more noticeable in some diamonds.<\/p>\n

View an assortment of different ring styles available for the pear shaped diamond<\/a>, on our main website section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pear shaped diamonds pros cons. 0.91cts GIA certified Pear shaped diamond from a recent commission, photographed for client ahead of\u00a0manufacture. Pear Shaped Diamonds\u00a0Pros and Cons Pear shaped diamonds are also\u00a0known as pear modified brilliant cut diamonds. They vary considerably in their shape and proportion. Over the last decade we have seen a staggering\u00a0diversity of diamonds. Read the full article…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[133],"tags":[880,879],"class_list":["post-11643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diamonds-2","tag-pear-shaped-diamonds","tag-pros-cons"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11643"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11662,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11643\/revisions\/11662"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}