Is the graceful, romantic, and unconventional pear your new favourite cut? Well, you are not the only one. Some of Hollywood’s engaged A-listers like Adele, Megan Fox and Victoria Beckham have also been rocking the timeless and iconic pear shape recently. And why wouldn’t they? Tapered on one end and curved on the other, the pear shape doesn’t fail to stand out from the crowd.
How to Wear a Pear-Shaped Ring?
The question is, how do you wear this beautiful shape when it comes to rings? Should the tip be pointing upwards or downwards? Or what are the best ring settings you should be pairing your pear-shaped stone with? If you’re baffled by these questions and want to know more about how to wear a pear-shaped ring perfectly, keep on reading.
Starting with the basics…
What Is a Pear-Shaped Ring?
A pear-shaped ring consists of a diamond or a coloured gemstone that is cut in an elegant pear shape. This shape is essentially a hybrid of two classic cuts – the brilliant round and the fancy marquise. Thus, you have the best of both worlds, and the resultant gem is pointy on one side and rounded on the other side, forming a “teardrop.”
Why Choose a Pear-Shaped Ring?
Besides being timeless and elegant, here are a few reasons why you should choose a pear-shaped ring:
- Elongated Body: As pear-shaped rings are pointy on one side and round on the other, they tend to appear bigger. The elongated look of the gem makes the wearer’s fingers look slender.
- Sparkle and Brilliance: Similar to the round cut, pear-shaped diamonds, exude lots of brilliance and sparkle. The reason is that they are comprised of 58 facets and are cut in a brilliant style.
What to Consider When Buying Pear Shaped Ring?
Pear cut diamonds tend to showcase something known as the bow-tie effect. Owing to the way they are cut, pear-shaped gemstones don’t bounce light to the middle section of the stone, causing them to have a dark pattern (shadow) in the centre section.
The good news? While this is something you cannot completely avoid, how much this bow tie can be seen is highly variable.
In simple words, some pear-cut diamonds and coloured gemstones highlight the bow-tie more prominently, whereas others have an invisible bow-tie effect. We highly recommend you inspect the stone thoroughly from various angles and lighting (either physically or via photos and videos) before purchasing your ring. Choose a gemstone that has a good cut grade, go for a north-south(vertical) orientation and ultimately buy one that shows this effect to the minimum.
1. Pay Attention To The Proportions
The next thing to watch out for is the length-to-width ratio. Pear-cut gemstones with a length-to-width ratio of around 1.50–1.75 have that perfectly balanced look. Stones with a higher ratio appear long and narrow, while gems with a lower ratio look wider and stubbier.
2. Don’t Ignore The Setting
Although pear-shaped rings look mesmerising when you wear them, their pointed edge is somewhat vulnerable. To avoid chipping and breaking at the tip, consider a V prong mounting that will ensure the safety of your gemstone. You can even opt for a bezel setting as they not only look appealing but also adequately protect the gemstone.
Now that you’re all ready to shop for a pear-shaped ring, let’s take you through how to style this stunning sparkler.
What Are the Best Styles for a Pear-Shaped Ring?
The pear shape is indeed one of the most beautiful and unconventional shapes. Therefore, a solitaire-style pear-cut ring will be just right if you desire a sparkler that highlights the shape of your stone. You can opt for a design with accent stones for a touch of added brilliance. Alternately, you can choose a three-stone, halo style or even a vintage-inspired one if you seek something more glamorous.
How to Style a Pear-Shaped Ring?
With pear-shaped rings, the most common question is, ‘Should the tip of the gem point up or down?’ And honestly, there is no right or wrong way to wear them. However, most women prefer the tip to face their fingernails as it helps to create an illusion of slender fingers. For an unexpected and bold look, you can wear the ring with the pointed edge facing towards your wrist. And if you’re ready to go the unconventional route, there are some unusual styles you can explore – horizontal settings, off-centreed stones and multi-shape ring designs.
How to Stack a Pear-Shaped Ring?
Whether your pear-shaped engagement ring is pointing upwards or downwards, the tip should face away from your paired wedding band. If your wedding ring is contoured, it will perfectly sit around the round side of your pear and lend an added dimension to the ring. Furthermore, you can add an open ring or a chevron ring towards the tapering end of your pear-shaped sparkler and create a splendid ring stack!
So, no matter which way you decide to wear your pear-shaped ring, it will undoubtedly look stunning and reflect your feminine side. Go ahead and wear a ‘pear!’
Pear Shaped Ring FAQs
- What do pear-shaped rings symbolize?Pear-cut stones are thought to symbolize tears of joy and are thus associated with love and marriage. Pear-cut rings are unconventional and stand out from the crowd. Therefore, it often represents the wearer’s strong will, independence and unique style.
- What wedding band goes with a pear-shaped engagement ring?For a cohesive look, we recommend you choose a matching contoured band. However, if you’re okay with having some space between the sparkler and the band, you can go for a simple eternity or a half-eternity ring.
- Do pear-shaped rings look bigger?Because of their elongated shape, not only do pear-cut diamonds look larger than a traditional round-cut diamond, they’re actually 8% larger on their top surface!
