Pear Diamond Engagement Ring Styles

Choose the stone that fits your personality the best.

The pear-shaped diamond is one of the less widely seen shapes for an engagement ring, and it is not available in as many styles as the more common stones. Also known as a teardrop, a pear shape is a unique and different look for a bride who wants a ring that will truly stand out. Pears are also known for their slimming abilities, so if you are self-conscious about wide fingers, a pear shape is the perfect choice for you.

Solitaire

A solitaire stone is always a classic look that never goes out of style. You can choose a pear-shaped center stone of your choice and place it on a plain band for a simple, no-fuss look that is both elegant and beautiful. Because there are no sidestones or pave stones in the band, the attention will be fully directed to your center stone. If you choose this look, make sure that you get a stunning center stone that is a decent size.

For the average consumer without friends in the diamond district, the best idea is to get the biggest stone you can afford. Since there are no other stones surrounding the center stone, the color, clarity and cut don't matter as much. The size, however, will be very noticeable, since there is nothing else to distract you from it.

Sidestones

A three-stone look is another classic engagement ring style, where the center stone is sandwiched in between two identical sidestones. For a pear-shaped center stone, two circular sidestones are a complementary shape, but any shape that you like can work.

Diamonds Around the Center

The latest style in engagement rings is a wonderful way to enhance a small diamond. The center stone is surrounded by one or more rows of small diamonds, creating a border of the same shape around the center stone. If your pear-shaped diamond is on the small side and you would rather have a bigger, flashier look, you can buy or design a band that has a pear-shaped border of diamonds. Because these diamonds are so small, they are generally not too expensive, and they create the visual effect of a larger center stone.

Diamonds in the Band

For the bride who likes her finger to sparkle as much as possible, there are also bands available with diamonds set inside. This style can work with any kind of shape and any kind of look on top, so you can choose a solitaire pear diamond, one with sidestones or one with a pave border and still have a diamond band.

These bands come with circle or square-shaped diamonds, some with diamonds on top and some with diamonds on the inside and outside of the band, as well. If you want a matching wedding band, make sure that you can afford two bands with inset diamonds, because they do cost more than a plain band.

References

• Novori: Pear Engagement Rings
• Richard's Gems and Jewelry: Tear Drop Engagement Ring with diamonds around the center stone
• Bluenile.com: Build Your Own Ring