Pear diamond ring

Pear diamond ring

In the past, if you were looking for an ethical diamond ring you would have been limited to just round brilliant-cuts, however these days you can get pear cut diamonds from Canada to ensure your diamond is ethical.  Combine this with Fairtrade or Fairmined gold and you have the perfect ethical pear cut diamond engagement ring.

Pear diamonds are a great choice for engagement rings as they combine the sparkle of a round brilliant cut diamonds with a unique, dynamic shape. The Pear shape is the only diamond shape which mimics gravity and it is a favourite of jewellery designers and celebrities.  Some of the worlds most famous diamonds are pear-shaped and Victoria Beckham, Jessica Simpson and Anna Kournikova all sport pear-shaped rocks.

A pear diamond ring can have a plain or shaped band and this can include diamonds either on the shoulders or in a halo setting.  The shank is the part of the ring that goes around the finger and this can either have straight sides or can taper into the stone.

Diamond crystals that are the right shape to be cut into a pear shape are very rare and pear cut diamonds account for less than 1% of the diamonds in the world.  It is the job of the diamond cutter to select the best shape for a stone when it lands on his or her desk.

There are various designs for pear diamond rings and what style you go for depends on your personal style as well as your lifestyle.  For instance, if you lead a very active life you might decide on a rub-over setting that protects the stone all the way around, whereas, a 3 claw setting might be the better option if the ring is not likely to get much wear and tear.