Pear Lab Diamond Engagement Rings: Teardrop Shape, E Color, VS1

House pieces are one of a kind. These pears are all lab-grown, E color, VS1 clarity.

Look at the center column. R-0002 puts 3.08 ct in the center for $2,800; R-0058 puts 1.02 ct in the center and spreads the rest into side stones. Same shape, very different rings. Pieces sell, so call 954-504-5640 to confirm one is still in the case.

Pears vary more than any other shape. Three things decide how one looks:

• Ratio (length divided by width). About 1.45 to 1.55 looks classic and full; 1.60 to 1.75 looks long and slim. Retailers disagree on exact cut-offs, so judge by eye.
• Symmetry. The two sides of the tear should mirror each other, and the point should line up with the center of the round end.
• Bow-tie. Most pears show a dark band across the middle. A faint one is normal; a heavy one steals sparkle.

Pears also look bigger than rounds of the same weight, because more of the stone faces up. A 2 ct pear is roughly 10.5 by 6.5 mm; a 2 ct round is about 8.1 mm across.

The tip of a pear is its weak spot. Look for a V-shaped prong or a bezel tip covering the point. Set the ring with the point toward the fingertip, the traditional way, and avoid knocking it against counters and doors in the first weeks while you get used to it.

Every house ring is graded E color, VS1 clarity. In plain words: E is the second-whitest grade on GIA's D-to-Z color scale, so the diamond looks icy white even next to white paper. VS1 means the diamond has small inclusions that a trained grader finds with effort under 10x magnification; with the naked eye it looks clean.

Pears can show a little more color at the tip than the body. Starting at E removes that worry.

All our house pears are lab-grown. A natural pear of the same center weight and grade costs several times more. Lab-grown stones must be labeled as such under FTC rules, and ours always are. If resale value matters most to you, look at natural diamond engagement rings; if size and price matter most, a lab pear is hard to beat. See lab-grown diamonds explained.

Pears flatter short or wide fingers because the long outline draws the eye up the finger. They also suit anyone who wants a ring that looks different from the round solitaires in every other photo. A classic ratio around 1.50 reads elegant; a longer pear around 1.70 reads bold. In yellow gold a pear feels vintage and warm; in white gold or platinum it looks crisp and modern.

A pear's point can make a straight band sit with a gap. A curved or contoured band follows the shape and closes the gap. Some couples prefer the gap; it is a style choice, not a fault. Try both at the showroom before deciding, and match the karat and color of the band to the engagement ring so the two wear evenly over time.

Confirm ring size before you buy; all sales are final and resizing is not in our published policies. Ask about the paperwork for the exact pear you choose. Compare pears side by side at the showroom, 7900 NW 27th Ave, Unit 506, Miami. Other shapes: oval, radiant, emerald, or all lab engagement rings. Full method: lab diamond engagement ring guide; all shapes at rings.