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caribbeanbridetobe|1457397905|4001274 said:I forgot to add I like the wide, short, fat pears better than the elongated ones...
For a reference, I'm a Mac NC-25 to NC-30 in skin tone, and chose to go no lower than an I because the tip of the pear can show more color as opposed to round brilliants, which I am comfortable with in a K with Fluor or with gray body color (my pendant is K with gray-yellow body color)caribbeanbridetobe|1457394251|4001251 said:Happy Monday everyone!! Decided against an Asscher for a pendant, but I hear Pears are great for pendants. What is the best size for a Pear stone? Does it matter if I get a lower, warmer color? Will it show up against my cool, brown skin tone?
PintoBean|1457404184|4001311 said:caribbeanbridetobe|1457397905|4001274 said:I forgot to add I like the wide, short, fat pears better than the elongated ones...
I like pears on the fatter side, but not too chubby that I lose length. My sweet spot ratio is around 1.4-1.5. I did not go lower than I color for my search, and the pear I chose has strong white fluorescence!
I found Jamesallen's site to be helpful because they list the ratios and have those great 360 videos.
PintoBean|1457408820|4001330 said:I like a lot of bling, so I let my budget dictate size. No such thing as too big to me!![]()
If you google "actual size of diamond" and look under images, a bunch of charts pop up that give an approximation of diamond size versus millimeters. Roughly, a 1 ct round is about 6.5mm while a pear could be 8.5x5.5mm
Step 1 - hide the wallet to prevent impulsive purchasecaribbeanbridetobe|1457411099|4001337 said:PintoBean|1457408820|4001330 said:I like a lot of bling, so I let my budget dictate size. No such thing as too big to me!![]()
If you google "actual size of diamond" and look under images, a bunch of charts pop up that give an approximation of diamond size versus millimeters. Roughly, a 1 ct round is about 6.5mm while a pear could be 8.5x5.5mm
I just don't want to get stuck with a narrow, elongated pear size :/
PintoBean|1457412164|4001340 said:Step 1 - hide the wallet to prevent impulsive purchasecaribbeanbridetobe|1457411099|4001337 said:PintoBean|1457408820|4001330 said:I like a lot of bling, so I let my budget dictate size. No such thing as too big to me!![]()
If you google "actual size of diamond" and look under images, a bunch of charts pop up that give an approximation of diamond size versus millimeters. Roughly, a 1 ct round is about 6.5mm while a pear could be 8.5x5.5mm
I just don't want to get stuck with a narrow, elongated pear size :/![]()
Step 2 - check out JamesAllen.com to determine what your ideal ratio is to narrow down the search. These are just a few diamonds I spotted that looked chubby to ME. I'm looking at nothing but the shape. Thus, some of these diamonds look like Dalmatians![]()
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1.28 ratio http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.70-carat-e-color-i1-clarity-sku-805114
1.32 ratio http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.70-carat-f-color-i1-clarity-sku-805109
1.48 ratio http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.78-carat-e-color-i1-clarity-sku-842738
1.54 ratio http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.73-carat-d-color-i1-clarity-sku-614980
Are any of these diamonds as chubby as you like your pears?
caribbeanbridetobe|1457407878|4001324 said:Is bigger better when selecting a Pear? Or is a smaller pear better? I'm debating between .75-1ct...but idk how big a 1ct pear is compared to a round brilliant (I have a 1ct RB)
Kimmy|1457428581|4001381 said:caribbeanbridetobe|1457407878|4001324 said:Is bigger better when selecting a Pear? Or is a smaller pear better? I'm debating between .75-1ct...but idk how big a 1ct pear is compared to a round brilliant (I have a 1ct RB)
Just for size reference this is my approx 1.25ct pear pendant with my approx 1.5ct (each) studs. I apologize for the terrible phone picture, but it was the one I could easily find. I purchased the studs several years ago and have worn them daily. The pear stone was inherited and I reset it last year. I now wear the three of them as my daily set and I feel they work well together.
caribbeanbridetobe|1457435736|4001409 said:Kimmy|1457428581|4001381 said:caribbeanbridetobe|1457407878|4001324 said:Is bigger better when selecting a Pear? Or is a smaller pear better? I'm debating between .75-1ct...but idk how big a 1ct pear is compared to a round brilliant (I have a 1ct RB)
Just for size reference this is my approx 1.25ct pear pendant with my approx 1.5ct (each) studs. I apologize for the terrible phone picture, but it was the one I could easily find. I purchased the studs several years ago and have worn them daily. The pear stone was inherited and I reset it last year. I now wear the three of them as my daily set and I feel they work well together.
Wow!! Gorgeous necklace! I like how it is bezel set...something to considerwhat is clarity, color grade for your pear if you don't mind sharing?
Kimmy|1457438414|4001435 said:caribbeanbridetobe|1457435736|4001409 said:Kimmy|1457428581|4001381 said:caribbeanbridetobe|1457407878|4001324 said:Is bigger better when selecting a Pear? Or is a smaller pear better? I'm debating between .75-1ct...but idk how big a 1ct pear is compared to a round brilliant (I have a 1ct RB)
Just for size reference this is my approx 1.25ct pear pendant with my approx 1.5ct (each) studs. I apologize for the terrible phone picture, but it was the one I could easily find. I purchased the studs several years ago and have worn them daily. The pear stone was inherited and I reset it last year. I now wear the three of them as my daily set and I feel they work well together.
Wow!! Gorgeous necklace! I like how it is bezel set...something to considerwhat is clarity, color grade for your pear if you don't mind sharing?
Thank you! I find the bezel very comfortable to wear. I sleep and shower in my necklace and studs. The pear was my great grandmother's stone so I can't be certain of the specifics. I would guess the necklace is probably an eye clean SI and perhaps somewhere in the E-G range. My earrings have significantly more color, but that's not obvious when worn together because they are so far apart.
PintoBean|1457451436|4001532 said:Hi pear friend![]()
I like to keep clarity no lower than SI1, but if a vendor can find an eye clean SI2 or I-1 with white inclusions that don't compromise the durability of the diamond (e.g., feathers, depending on where they are located), I will consider it. Also, your eye clean expectations for a pendant can be different from a ring because social norms dictate that people not stand and stare so closely at a woman's bosom![]()
Since you liked the pears I put out as a sample test, it looks like your ratio range is 1.3-1.5, but leaning closer to 1.3 since the pudgier, the better!
(I couldn't resist! - talk about a pear shaped starfish!)
Do you have a budget in mind?
A vendor(s) in mind?
PintoBean|1457460496|4001622 said:I would suggest calling IDJewelry and ask to speak to Yekutiel. Tell him you are a discerning PS-er, looking to do a pear shaped pendant, and you like them CHUBBY! Tell him the following:
1. a ratio of about 1.3-1.5, but closer to 1.3 the better!
2. about 0.7 ct to 1.0 ct - the bigger the better!
3. white inclusions
4. budget = $2500 all in
5. color probably no lower than I - fluor a bonus (since it can lower price and helps a stone look whiter in natural or artificial lighting with UV)
he will supply you with images for a candidate stone which you can post in this thread for feedback on.
For a setting, I would set aside about $300 (minimum) for the setting - it depends on how fancy of a setting you opt for.
As for length - do you have any chains at home you can play with, lengthwise? For me, 17" hits at the right spot, BUT I am supposed to lose a lot of weight (that I have put off), so I usually ask for 17" chain, jump ring at 16" - that way, if I lose weight, and my neck shrinks, I don't need to do any adjustments to the chain.
PintoBean|1457499484|4001924 said:Argh... Ipad froze and my post got eaten!
Hello pear friend![]()
In a nutshell, your budget of $2500 and a minimum of 0.7 ct to me is a healthy starting point. Talk to IDJ about their upgrade policyjust in case diamond shrinkage syndrome kicks in, in the future lolol. It's always good to work with a vendor with a good upgrade policy!
PintoBean|1457451436|4001532 said:Hi pear friend![]()
I like to keep clarity no lower than SI1, but if a vendor can find an eye clean SI2 or I-1 with white inclusions that don't compromise the durability of the diamond (e.g., feathers, depending on where they are located), I will consider it. Also, your eye clean expectations for a pendant can be different from a ring because social norms dictate that people not stand and stare so closely at a woman's bosom![]()
Since you liked the pears I put out as a sample test, it looks like your ratio range is 1.3-1.5, but leaning closer to 1.3 since the pudgier, the better!
(I couldn't resist! - talk about a pear shaped starfish!)
Do you have a budget in mind?
A vendor(s) in mind?
caribbeanbridetobe|1457567514|4002293 said:So if I am looking for a pudgier pear, I should stress that? Is there certain width/dimensions? I apologize i I have asked this before, my ADD is kicking in after work...
PintoBean|1457567810|4002295 said:caribbeanbridetobe|1457567514|4002293 said:So if I am looking for a pudgier pear, I should stress that? Is there certain width/dimensions? I apologize i I have asked this before, my ADD is kicking in after work...![]()
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isn't it easier to advise or comment on projects that aren't personal? No need to apologize. Since you liked the pics of the pears around 1.3 to 1.5 ratio, that is what I would tell them. 1.3 is fatter than 1.5, so tell them to lean towards 1.3, but if they see a nice 1.5 to show you the diamond bc you might love that one too.