Pear shaped Style - Fancy Cut Diamonds
Fancy cut stones, such as
Emerald, Marquise, Heart, Oval, Pear and Princess
cuts are all ways of cutting a stone to maximize the carat weight. A
rough diamond which might only yield a half carat in a Brilliant Cut
might yield another 50% if cut into the Pear shape. Fancy cuts, such
as the pear cut, allow
the cutter to use the best attributes of the rough diamond and eliminate
inclusions and blemishes. Popular fancy cuts include the "Baguette"
(French for a small rod), "Marquise" or "Navette" (little boat), "Princess Cut" aka
Square Brilliant Cut, "Heart", "Briolette" (a form of Rose cut), Pear
(teardrop), and the Trillion which is triangular in shape.
Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Rings (aka Teardrop)
The tradition of wearing engagement rings, including those with an
Pear cut diamond, symbolizes the promise of a future together which
is sealed with the giving and accepting of a ring. The tradition of
giving a diamond engagement ring dates back to the 13th century. Mary of Burgundy is the first known recipient of a diamond engagement ring, in 1477. Betrothal Betrothal rings were initially given as a pledge to marry. All wedding
and engagement rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand
because the vein in this finger, called the "vena amoris", was once
believed to run directly to the heart which is closely associated with
love. The circular shape of rings symbolizes unending love.
Pear Cut Diamond (aka Teardrop)
What constitutes
good cuts? Good Pear Cut Diamonds are effected by several different
elements which have a large impact on a diamond's brilliance. These
include the Width and Depth of the stone, the
Symmetry and the alignment of a diamond's facets and the
polish. Diamond Clarity is a measure of a diamond's blemishes and inclusions which
also effect the brilliance
of diamonds and their sparkle because they interfere with the passage of
light travelling through the precious stone. The skill of the jeweller will
ensure that Pear cut diamonds have a suitable cut to
give the most beautiful results in respect of their
lustre, transparency, refraction and dispersion of
light.
