Pear Cut Diamond - GIA

Know how to select best pear shaped diamond from professional jewelers

The grandeur and grace of Pear Shaped Diamonds speaks miles for itself. That is the reason of late an artistic pear diamond ring can been seen adorning the hands of the modern day women.  It so believed that the Pear shaped diamond is an ideal blend of the marquise shaped and the conventional round diamond. This unique shape is also referred as the teardrop. As history has witnessed, quite a handful of the most famous diamond have been cut using pear-shape. From the pristine flawless diamonds to the most rare and fancy colored diamonds and gemstones, diamond cutters know only a pear diamond can show off the exceptional fire and do justice to these rare beauties. In fact the glory of one of the most famous diamond goes to the Millennium Star, a 203.04 carat pear shaped flawless diamond grading D. That’s not all, the largest pear shaped diamond is Cullinan I, a 503.20 carat diamond set in the Imperial Scepter of the Crown Jewels also popularly known as the Great Star of Africa. The factor that makes this shape so appealable with the cutters is the glorious brilliance and fire this cut adds to the diamond, to which we own our thanks to the legendary Lodewyk (Louis) van Berquem.  He first introduced the diamond cut as early as 1400 and with it created a history by bringing forth the concept of symmetry and placement of facets which adds that special sparkle to the diamonds. No doubt Lodewyk van Berquem was applauded for his brilliant work, but also equally criticized by many for the quantity of diamond lost during the cutting process. Though, the best way to wear a pear-shaped diamond is in form of drop earring and pendants because of its singularly exquisite shape. But nothing will compliment your fingers better than a solitaire engagement ring with a pear shaped diamond as it has a slimming effect and makes the wearer’s hands look slender. Fascinating Diamonds, certified gemologist and jewelers proudly flaunt a fine collection of pristine pear shaped loose diamonds with a GIA certified mark at best prices. Each stone is cut and polished to the perfection with our in-house team of experts to provide finest quality for money’s worth.