Pear shape diamond questions

[Dion_Blaster]

Hello All,

Looking for a pear shape for my significant one! Budget for stone is around 6k... I found one on James Allen and seemed too good to be true.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.00-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4297343

VVS2, E color, 1.00ct, and no florescence... not sure what to think of the 1.66 L/W ratio though

What do you think? I have the GIA attached.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[lovedogs]

I don't love this stone, because it looks really "mushy" to me, and looks like there's a big bowtie. But I'm not a pear expert by any means.
In general pears are impossible to buy by the numbers, and it's all about the video and images of them so you can get a good sense of how lively the stone is.

 

[elizat]

I don't love it. I also think the bowtie may be significant- I also see some mushy faceting.

Are you wanting to stay with an e color or near it? Sometimes pears have more body color, but if you go to a g or h, it opens options. Also, dropping down to an eye clean SI1 would help give options, unless you have a preferred reason for the vvs clarity.

 

[elizat]

This is a completed ring, but it's very pretty. The stone before set is helpful tips see too. I like this better than the James Allen.

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/102ct-e-si2-pear-diamond-ring-r5305

 

[KKJohnson]

I am not a pear expert but I would give these a look


https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...haped&PriceTo=6100&CaratFrom=1.02&tab=compare

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-comparison?compare=true

 

[lovedogs]

This is a completed ring, but it's very pretty. The stone before set is helpful tips see too. I like this better than the James Allen.

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/102ct-e-si2-pear-diamond-ring-r5305

I would strongly consider this one, or at least think about DBL as a potential vendor. David is great with fancy cuts.

 

[tyty333]

Just want to make sure that your GF asked for a pear?

 

[the_mother_thing]

I would strongly consider this one, or at least think about DBL as a potential vendor. David is great with fancy cuts.

Ditto! And he is a very easy, kind & respectful vendor to work with from my personal experience.

 

[Dion_Blaster]

Thank you all for your help... yes she has indicated that she loves the pear cut and would be happy receiving a diamond of that style.

She is not, however, interested in a halo around the stone.

What about these?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.01-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7302021
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.01-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6909514
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.06-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7302398

The 3rd one I can definitely see a prominent bowtie, but the others look sharper. What do you guys think?

 

[Ally T]

Are you able to go & view the stones in person? Pears are notoriously difficult to judge from numbers & videos. What might look good on paper or screen, might not please your eye. Finding a good pear with minimal bowtie & crisp tip faceting is quite the challenge. And also the ratio - would she want elongated & very sharp, or a good old chubster like mine? Personally, and this is just my opinion, I found the long thin pears harsh & dangerous looking, but I know to others that it's these features they covet.

 

[elizat]

@Alex T is right. Do you know what kind of pear she wants ratio/shape wise?

I like chubby pears too. Maybe it's because I am one...