Question 1

How much does a pear engagement ring cost?

Accepted Answer

A pear engagement ring costs the setting plus the diamond. The setting depends on the style and metal — platinum costs more than 14K gold — and the diamond depends mostly on carat weight. A pear looks larger than a round of the same weight, so you get more visible size per carat. Prices change daily, so today's live prices are below.

Color, clarity and cut move the price too. See today's prices: 1 carat pear · 2 carat · pear settings

Question 2

How big is a pear diamond at each carat weight?

Accepted Answer

A pear is long and narrow with one pointed end, so it looks larger on the finger than a round of the same carat weight and gently slims the hand. A common length-to-width ratio is about 1.5 to 1.75. Compare the millimeters, not just the carats, when you shop.

Typical sizes of a well-cut pear diamond (length-to-width ~1.65):

1 carat — about 9.1 × 5.5 mm
1.5 carat — about 10.4 × 6.2 mm
2 carat — about 11.4 × 6.9 mm
3 carat — about 13.1 × 7.9 mm
4 carat — about 14.4 × 8.7 mm
5 carat — about 15.5 × 9.3 mm

Browse by size: 1 carat · 2 carat · 3 carat

Question 3

What is the bow-tie in a pear diamond?

Accepted Answer

The bow-tie is a dark, bow-shaped shadow across the middle of a pear (or oval or marquise) that isn't cut well. Every pear has a slight one, but a good cut keeps it faint. Pick an eye-clean, well-cut stone, and watch the 360° video to check the bow-tie before you buy.

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Question 4

Which way should the point of a pear ring face?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally the point of a pear faces up, toward the fingernail. That makes the finger look longer and slimmer, and it's how most people wear it. There's no rule, though — some wear the point down, toward the wrist. Wear it whichever way feels right to you.

Question 5

Which setting styles suit a pear diamond?

Accepted Answer

You can set a pear in almost any style, and the key is a prong that protects the pointed tip. The most popular are a solitaire with a V-prong over the point, a halo that circles the stone, and a three stone. Each setting in the grid above holds the point safely.

Solitaire — a V-prong cups and guards the point. Browse pear solitaire settings →
Halo — small diamonds circle the pear and add size. Browse pear halo settings →
Three stone — the pear between two side stones. Browse three stone settings →

Question 6

Which metals can I choose for a pear engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

Every pear setting comes in platinum or in 14K or 18K gold, in yellow, white or rose. Rose gold is a favorite with the pear's romantic teardrop shape. Yellow and rose gold look warm, so a diamond with a faint tint looks natural in them; white gold and platinum look bright and cool.

Browse rose gold pear settings →

Question 7

What wedding band goes with a pear engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

A pear has a point at one end, so a straight band can leave a small gap or sit against the tip. A curved or contoured band nests around the point and sits flush — the cleanest match. If you like a straight band, a plain one still works with a solitaire pear.

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