This feminine diamond shape, with one rounded end and a tapering point at the other, is a classic and extremely popular. It works beautifully as the centre stone in a ring, or in a pendant or a pair of drop earrings. A ratio of 1.5:1.0 is common, so that the length of the stone is about 1 ½ times the width of the stone. The symmetry of a pear cut diamond is vital, as this ensures the light is evenly reflected, particularly in the point. This cut is usually mounted with five prongs – two to hold the rounded end, two to hold the curved sides of the stone and one special V-shaped prong to hold the point at the end, the most vulnerable part of the stone, securely.
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