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A pretty little pear

Cynthadia

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I'm pleased to announce that I have the full GIA report and a couple of pix to post about this gem.

Shape and cutting style: Pear modified briliant
Measurements: 14.38 x 8.89 x 5.44mm
Carat weight: 4.18 carat
Color grade: I
Clarity grade: VS2
Polish - good
Symmetry - good
Flourescence - none

Comments:

Internal graining is not shown
Surface graining is not shown

Very thin to very thick (faceted)
Culet - medium
56% by 61.1%

Other jewelers commented that the bow tie effect was minimal. One gemologist said about the color that he thought it was a
"High I." Interesting, as I had never heard that term before.

I can tell you that it's a very nice stone that sparkles like crazy.

I'd love to hear everyone's comments.

pear shaped diamond.jpg

Pear shaped diamond on hand.jpg
 
This belongs on RockyTalky...
 
It looks very pretty! How will you set it?
 
oh wow-it's gorgeous! ditto Tuckins-how do you plan to set it?
 
Wowza!! :love:

I think you should add a halo to give it a little more hand presence :tongue:
 
When you said pretty little pear I was thinking half carat range...certainly not 4 carat range!!!

Would love to see more pics and know how you plan on setting it???
 
HI:

More pics please--we don't see too many pears around here....(and not "little" ones like yours either :saint: ;)) )

cheers--Sharon
 
I'm busily trying to get out of the house so that I can do one of my faves - play pinball. Sorry for the crappy picture. I took it with my cell phone. Here's a description of the setting:

4 bar set baguettes cut (tapered) diamonds, measuring from 6.50 x 1.50 x 1.25mm (depth estimated) to 7.00 x 2.50 x 2.13 mm (depth estimated). Approximate weight of 4 stones = 0.84 ct.

Clarity: VS-1
Color: H
Cut: Good

One stamped platinum lady's cast engagement ring & wedding band with a polished finish. Condition is good. Identified with markings on "10% IRID PLAT."

The pear started out at 4.22 carats, but we recently had it re-cut. The cutter was incredible (we lost very little in the cutting process).

I don't think this setting will work because of the color difference between the 4 tapers and the pear. Don't you think that the tapers will make the pear look yellowish? Also, I'm not fond of platinum with an I (albiet a "high" I) colored stone. Lastly, we'll be selling this piece soon and I suspect that most people will find the stone too large to be in a ring. I do. Besides, the tapers are incredible and I've been told that it's difficult to match tapers re color and size. If we wind up selling the pear as a loose stone, then I guess we'll be looking for something to put in the ring or just looking for a buyer for the setting.

I've read some stuff about how a prospective buyer should not evaluate a fancy cut strictly by the numbers and that it's critical to see the stone firsthand. I haven't figured out how to evaluate the numbers on the pear, but I'm curious as to what they mean. And ain't it interesting that GIA doesn't give a cut grade on fancy stones?

One of these days, that pear-girl will make someone a stunning necklace or, alternatively, a ring for a female member of the Herman Munster family.

Pear shaped ring - setting.jpg
 
Wow, she is a pretty HUGE pear.. LOL.. Very nice and sparkly
 
I'm definitely jealous :)
 
It is gorgeous! Why are you planning to sell it since it sounds like you just acquired it?? It is beautiful!
 
Looks like a beauty!
 
"pretty little pear" :devil:

Um, that is humongous!!

It's looks beautiful, any chance you can take some clearer pics? Would love to see more! :))
 
Very pretty pear.
 
Yeah definitely not a little pear. It looks very sparkly, and I think the setting you are looking at will let people really admire your "little" stone.
 
Aha, thanks Dreamer!
 
Good sleuthing DD
 
Thanks for the info, DD.

I would love to see more pictures of that pear. From the info you've provided, it has a nice small table, which is my preference.
 
Wow! It's beautiful. I'm not sure that I could give it up! :love:
 
Wow, that is a beautiful pear! I thought you really meant a small diamond, but that baby is big! I would love to own a pear that size!
 
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