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Pears are reasonable good at hiding pesky inclusions, although the larger the carat weight the lager the centre facets which will allow you to see straight into the stone. meaning the larger the stone the higher the Clarity needed to maintain an "Eye clean" appearance.
Experts prefer Pear-cuts with a ratio of 1.5 or 1.75 this is referring to the length vs width
But here at London rocks you know we are sticklers for the rules and we enjoy stones with character that don't always fit within these tight restrictions, although symmetry is key
Moving away from a good ratio will eventually result in a poor cut and a loss of sparkle, a well cut Pear shape diamond will have symmetrical proportions and excellent facet alignment allowing light to reflect and refract optimally
CUT:
Pear-cut diamonds certainly aren't with out their issues, being a more shallow cut than a lot of other shapes, they can exhibit "Bowtie"
The centre portion of the stone where the facets are larger can result in a dark shadow ,although you can still make out a bowtie on a bright well cut stone. the longer and thinner the ratio the more you can expect to see darker shadows.
COLOUR:
Pear-cuts can hold colour more than say Brilliant-cut or Cushion-cut diamonds. This can mean even though they are more affordable than Brilliant-cuts you may wish to keep a higher colour grade which will push the price upwards .
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CLARITY:
Inclusions can be an issue!
If located in the main body of the stone imperfections can be more visible through the larger facets or table. but if hidden in the point can make the stone weak
THE FUN STUFF
When it comes to Design the Pear-cut ranks as a highly versatile shape .
Teetering between soft feminine aesthetics and edgy points , the Pear can adapt to many styles.
SOLITAIRES
Classic Solitaires is simple and elegant placing your diamond centre stage and can be emphasized by a diamond set band. Wed - fit Solitaires can be an issue so be sure to ask. Adding small details like Mill grain edges gives a timeless vintage aesthetic. Solitaires with stones of 2 carats or above can really benefit from wishbone or split bands
