Pear Shaped Lab Grown Diamonds

Pear cut lab diamonds feature a teardrop design that blends the sparkle of a round cut with the elegance of a marquise.

Most wear the pointed end facing the fingertip, but it can also be set upward for a modern, unique look.

Yes, the tip of a pear cut can reveal more color, so many buyers choose a higher color grade for a brighter appearance.

It’s often linked to tears of joy, thanks to its teardrop silhouette, and to individuality, since it’s one of the more distinctive diamond shapes available. The cut itself dates back to the 15th century, making it one of the older diamond shapes still popular today.

Prong settings, especially with a V-tip prong to protect the point, are the most common. Halo settings are also popular, as they add extra sparkle and make the stone look larger.

Any unevenness, especially at the point or along the curved edge, is easy to spot with the naked eye. It’s one of the first things our Hatton Garden team checks on every pear shape diamond before it’s added to our collection.

It depends on the flaw’s position, the point and centre of the stone show inclusions more easily than the rounded end. This is exactly what our team checks for before we recommend a stone to you.

Most jewellers recommend a ratio between 1.45 and 1.75 for a balanced, classic teardrop shape. Our Flawless team can help you compare ratios in person if you’re unsure what looks best.

Often, yes. Its elongated shape gives it more visible surface area, so it can look larger on the hand than a round diamond of the same carat weight, something worth considering when comparing stones in our collection.

The point is the most delicate part of the stone, so we recommend a protective V-tip prong when setting a pear shape diamond, something our team factors in with every custom design.