The diamond shaped
like a teardrop
- A Good to Very Good cut provides the most economical pear cut.
- A length/width ratio of 1.40 - 1.75 might be a little less expensive but still looks great.
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Pear Cut Diamonds: Brilliance In The Shape Of A Teardrop.
Representing tears of delight are the scintillating effects of an elegant pear shaped diamond, which essentially are a cross between a round brilliant diamond and a marquise cut. These less traditional teardrop shaped diamonds offer a rich look and high value. Choose a diamond pear shape that is well proportioned; not too top heavy or unevenly cut.
The ideal proportions for a pear cut diamond would fall into this range:
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Ideal Proportions (Class 1A) |
Acceptable* (Class 2B) |
Depth Percentage: |
59.0% - 63.0% |
63.1% - 65.4% |
Table Percentage: |
55.0% - 60.0% |
51.0% - 64.0% |
Polish: |
Very Good to Excellent |
Good to Very Good |
Symmetry: |
Very Good to Excellent |
Good to Very Good |
Girdle: |
Very Thin to Slightly Thick
(0.4% - 4.5%) or
Thin to Thick (1.0% - 5.5%) |
Very Thin to Thick
(0.4% - 5.5%) |
Culet: |
None to Very Small |
None to Medium |
Length/Width Ratio: |
1.50 - 1.70 |
1.40 - 1.75 |
* E.S. Designs does not carry any diamonds below an Acceptable Cut.
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