Pear Shaped Engagement Rings

Pear Shaped Engagement Rings — The Most Romantic Diamond of All
The pear shaped diamond also known as the teardrop diamond is one of the most distinctive and romantic diamond shapes ever created. Combining the rounded bottom of an oval with the pointed tip of a marquise, the pear shape creates a silhouette that is simultaneously soft and dramatic, feminine and bold. It is a shape with genuine emotional resonance: it looks like a teardrop of joy, a drop of water catching the light, a shape that seems made specifically for the moment of a proposal.
The pear shape belongs to the brilliant cut family, meaning it has the same fire and scintillation as a round diamond but in a uniquely elongated, asymmetric form. When worn with the point toward the fingertips, it creates a significant elongating effect on the hand, making it one of the most flattering shapes for any finger length. The larger surface area per carat means a pear diamond appears notably bigger than a round diamond of the same weight, delivering outstanding visual impact within your budget.
The pear is also one of the most versatile shapes for setting design. Worn point-up in a classic cathedral solitaire, it is timeless and elegant. Set horizontally east-west, it is fashion-forward and modern. Framed in a halo, the teardrop silhouette becomes even more dramatic. Paired as a trio in a three stone ring, pear side stones create a cascading effect of extraordinary beauty.
At Wedding Bands & Co., Chicago's Gold Coast custom jewelry studio, our pear shaped collection features 255 settings across every major style all available in 14K and 18K white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum. Every ring can be paired with a natural or lab-grown pear shaped diamond selected by our GIA-certified gemologist Koorosh Daneshgar, and every setting can be fully customized. Visit us at 43 E Oak Street for a free consultation.