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A diamond can be cut in various forms, each with its own character and appearance. One of these types of cut diamonds is the special pear cut: the pear or tear-shaped diamond. It's not just an engagement ring with a pear-shaped diamond that has a classy look, but necklaces and earrings also suit this cut perfectly.
- What characterizes a pear cut diamond?
- The special beauty of a pear cut diamond
- How do I determine the right proportions?
- Choose a diamond of excellent quality
- Famous pear cut diamonds
- The pear shape incorporated into other jewellery
- What other cuts are there?
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What characterizes a pear cut diamond?

The special beauty of a pear cut diamond
How do I determine the right proportions?

Choose a diamond of excellent quality
This reduces the risk of breaking the tip. It is always best to buy a certified diamond, so you are sure of the origin and quality. All BAUNAT jewels are always certified.
This is a set of earrings with the world's largest pair of pear-shaped diamonds weighing 52.55 and 50.47 carats. The precious stones were set in the earrings by 'Maison de Haute Joaillerie', the boutique of Boehmer et Bassenge in Paris.
The crown jewels of English Queen Elizabeth II are set with enormous diamonds, and the associated scepter is set with the largest pear-shaped diamond in the world. The Cullinan weighs 530.2 carats.
This pear-shaped black diamond takes its name from D. Drukker & Zn. Of Amsterdam. It weighs 33.74 carats and was shown to the press for the first time in February 1973.
Celebs with a pear cut diamond engagement ring
- Victoria Beckham
- Paris Hilton
- Elizabeth Taylor
Most people have one engagement ring, Mrs Beckham has 14. She received them all from her husband David Beckham during the years they have since been married. The ex-Spice Girl now owns a collection of rings worth more than 10 million euros in total. In 2005, she probably got the largest ring in her collection, a huge 17-carat pear cut diamond in a ring set with smaller diamonds.
In early 2018, Paris Hilton got engaged to 32-year-old actor Chris Zylka. He proposed with a large pear-shaped diamond in a ring set with smaller diamonds. It is a design by jeweller Michael Greene, worth more than 1.5 million euros.
Taylor owned an impressive collection of jewellery and her engagement ring she received from Richard Burton was one of them. He proposed to her with a giant 69-carat pear cut diamond ring, worth more than $1 million.

The pear shape incorporated into other jewellery
Are you looking for an original, classy and unique engagement ring? Then the pear cut diamond is the perfect choice for you. To obtain a pear cut diamond with impressive brilliance, opt for a stone with the highest possible cut quality.
What other cuts are there?
In addition to the pear cut, there are plenty of other cuts. Each cut has its own character and properties. Which shape is best suited depends on the size and proportions of the raw gemstone. These other cuts are the most common:

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