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Lab-Grown Pear Cut Diamonds: The Complete Guide
The Pear diamond, often called the teardrop cut, combines the soft curves of an oval with a tapered point at one end. This guide covers what defines a pear cut lab-grown diamond, how it is cut, what to look for, and what it costs in Australia.
Overview
The Pear diamond, often called the teardrop cut, combines the soft curves of an oval with a tapered point at one end. This elegant hybrid shape conveys both delicacy and dynamism. Its asymmetrical design creates a striking silhouette that is both romantic and modern, making it a popular choice for engagement rings, pendants, and earrings. The pear shape is versatile, able to enhance both the stone’s appearance and the wearer’s style by adding a distinctive, graceful flair.
Origin and development
The pear cut draws inspiration from the natural shape of a teardrop, symbolising beauty and emotion. It has historical roots in antique jewellery designs, where such organic shapes were highly valued for their romantic symbolism. Over time, modern diamond cutting techniques have refined the pear shape, ensuring greater symmetry and brilliance while preserving its inherent elegance. Today, the pear diamond remains a favourite among those seeking a timeless yet innovative cut that honours both tradition and personal expression.
How the pear cut is shaped
The pear cut is distinguished by its dual form - a rounded base that transitions smoothly into a sharp, tapered point. This design creates a visual flow that directs attention from the broad, curved end to the fine tip. The combination of soft curves with a definitive point lends the diamond a sense of motion and elegance. The faceting is carefully arranged to enhance both the reflective and refractive qualities of the stone, ensuring that every angle reveals a subtle interplay of light and shadow, resulting in an overall balanced and sophisticated appearance.
Why choose a pear cut
Pear-shaped diamonds are celebrated for their unique and eye-catching design, which offers an exceptional blend of softness and drama. The distinctive teardrop silhouette not only provides an alluring appearance but also maximises the stone’s perceived size. Its balanced proportions allow light to travel effectively through the stone, resulting in impressive brilliance and scintillation. This shape is particularly suited for accentuating femininity and adding a sense of fluid motion to the piece, making it ideal for romantic and statement jewellery.
What to look for when buying
In elongated brilliant cuts, check the length-to-width ratio for the silhouette you want, and ask us to screen the bowtie - the shadow across the centre - which we inspect on every stone we shortlist. Every CRTD stone is independently certified by IGI or GIA at a VS1 minimum clarity.
Price
Lab-grown pear cut diamonds at CRTD start at $850 AUD for a one carat stone, with AU-inclusive pricing - the number you see is the number you pay. Larger carats and higher clarity grades are priced transparently across the range.
Sourced to your brief
We do not hold a wall of inventory. Tell us your brief and our atelier shortlists certified pear cut stones to match, each with full IGI or GIA paperwork. See how we source.