Wanted: Pear shape

[mlee980]

Hi everyone, I''ve been on a mad hunt for RB only and was not open to other shapes. I came across Pear shape diamonds and thought they were exquisite. i looked up ''luvmypear''s diamond and it was gorgeous. It''s probably one of my fav''s here. Can anyone suggest any to me? I think I might be getting more bang for my buck with more finger coverage. Also, my ideal would be to look like Katherine Heigl''s ring (def eye candy)!!!! Any suggestions welcomed... I''ve looked through GOG & JA. Budget would be around $5k. Here are some links. Please tell me what you think.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6873/
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-I1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-984482.asp

 

[Amethyste]

hey there...

Luvmypear''s ring is really really gorgeous. I adore it as well

The thing with fancy shape, you pretty much have to see them with your eyes. there are some guides on PS that can help you determine if a pear is worth ordering, but ultimately, the final step is to really examine it with your eyes...

When I purchased me pear, i really did some calculations, and decided to order it to evaluate it. I had a good return policy, so I felt safer in the whole process.
My pear is slightly deep, but overall, I am pleased with her overall look. So the slight depth was not an issue. Not with me at least.

Good luck in your search!

 

[Amethyste]

Date: 4/8/2010 7:00:07 PM
Author:mlee980
Hi everyone, I''ve been on a mad hunt for RB only and was not open to other shapes. I came across Pear shape diamonds and thought they were exquisite. i looked up ''luvmypear''s diamond and it was gorgeous. It''s probably one of my fav''s here. Can anyone suggest any to me? I think I might be getting more bang for my buck with more finger coverage. Also, my ideal would be to look like Katherine Heigl''s ring (def eye candy)!!!! Any suggestions welcomed... I''ve looked through GOG & JA. Budget would be around $5k. Here are some links. Please tell me what you think.


http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6873/

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-I1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-984482.asp

Well, these are 2 very different stones. the VS2, mostly, you will not be able to locate the inclusions by your naked eye, as for the I1, most likely, you will.
You get a larger stone with the I1, and smaller with the VS2.

Since you want to have a halo type of setting, I personally would go with the VS2,. The halo will add some finger coverage while being eye clean.
For me, and that is just MHO, I couldn''t do the I1. Some can and luckily for them, they get a FAB value!

Keep your eyes open, the right pear will find you!!

 

[mlee980]

First of all let me tell you how GORGEOUS your ring looks... I saw yours a couple weeks ago while browsing and couldn''t stop thinking about the yellow color surrounded by a halo... Yours is surely an inspiration. I am leaning towards a look just like yours if I get a smaller carat weight. If I go for the larger carat, I would want a simple eternity pave-ish band.

Thank you for giving me insight on the pear selection. I have never tried one on before and never seen one IRL. I wouldn''t know where to start since our B&M doesn''t carry that fancy cut. I want to see what the finger coverage would be like. I will keep browsing and hopefully find one that really appeals to me. If you have any suggestions please throw one my way. I love the uniqueness of the shape and it is so classic...

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/8/2010 7:00:07 PM
Author:mlee980
Hi everyone, I've been on a mad hunt for RB only and was not open to other shapes. I came across Pear shape diamonds and thought they were exquisite. i looked up 'luvmypear's diamond and it was gorgeous. It's probably one of my fav's here. Can anyone suggest any to me? I think I might be getting more bang for my buck with more finger coverage. Also, my ideal would be to look like Katherine Heigl's ring (def eye candy)!!!! Any suggestions welcomed... I've looked through GOG & JA. Budget would be around $5k. Here are some links. Please tell me what you think.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6873/
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-I1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-984482.asp

Hi Mlee

It depends on what you want, pears aren't normally cut with the highest levels of cut quality in mind so it can take a bit of hunting to find a nicely cut stone. The GOG pear looks ok but it isn't the best cut, also with a J colour it is possible it might show some warmth, particularly any warmth can be concentrated in the tip of these shapes.

The JA pear, I feel the same way about the cut as above, chances are it isn't eyeclean but you would need to check this with JA.

Here are some selections for you below, if you are interested in any of these request an ASET image, also check with SI clarities that the diamonds are eyeclean to your standards and also ask about the presence of any bow ties that the pears might show ( dark bow tie shaped areas running across the upper middle of the stone).

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1286342.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1188083.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1190538.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1200468.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1195324.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS1-Premium-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1113162.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1235358.asp

 

[mlee980]

Thanks Lorelei, I read somewhere that you are also an owner of a pear as well. If so, how can I go about selecting one. I favor the more elongated look, not too much but more "tear drop." Without the ASET i can not know right?! I was looking more towards the 1.5-ish size because i want an eternity band with it. Although I like the shape of the 1.12 D SI paired with a halo. I don''t know how to select it. What am I looking for in a pear? I''ve read John''s tutorial as well as the others. Any suggestions?

 

[Amethyste]

Date: 4/9/2010 3:10:16 AM
Author: mlee980
First of all let me tell you how GORGEOUS your ring looks... I saw yours a couple weeks ago while browsing and couldn''t stop thinking about the yellow color surrounded by a halo... Yours is surely an inspiration. I am leaning towards a look just like yours if I get a smaller carat weight. If I go for the larger carat, I would want a simple eternity pave-ish band.


Thank you for giving me insight on the pear selection. I have never tried one on before and never seen one IRL. I wouldn''t know where to start since our B&M doesn''t carry that fancy cut. I want to see what the finger coverage would be like. I will keep browsing and hopefully find one that really appeals to me. If you have any suggestions please throw one my way. I love the uniqueness of the shape and it is so classic...

I am certain if you venture more into a bigger or other city, you''ll be able to try on some pear shapes. You know what you could do, it to order a pear shape CZ ring over ebay in a cheapie setting and see if you like the shape at all. It''s a cheap way to find out in my opinion!

Thank you for the kind comment about my pear ring. I adore it too...

 

[tyty333]

Hi mlee.
This tool (shape selector) might help you figure out what proportions you are looking for. (select the pear shape)

http://www.gemappraisers.com/shapePickerNew.asp

Here is a link to cut grades. With fancy shapes it is less about the specific numbers.
(select pear in the pulldown menu)

http://www.gemappraisers.com/oldcutgraderules.asp

In a pear you are looking for a pleasing shape, minimal bowtie and decent ASET/ideal scope. Of course you still have color
and clarity to deal with. Be aware that bowties often tend to show up more in still pictures.

When you narrow it down you can request an idealscope from James allen (I'm not sure if they do asets). GOG does both images.

tyty

Edit - this would be one of my favorites from above.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1195324.asp
You could start by requesting a copy of the GIA report of any stone you are interested in if its not loaded.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/9/2010 7:52:55 PM
Author: mlee980
Thanks Lorelei, I read somewhere that you are also an owner of a pear as well. If so, how can I go about selecting one. I favor the more elongated look, not too much but more 'tear drop.' Without the ASET i can not know right?! I was looking more towards the 1.5-ish size because i want an eternity band with it. Although I like the shape of the 1.12 D SI paired with a halo. I don't know how to select it. What am I looking for in a pear? I've read John's tutorial as well as the others. Any suggestions?

You are welcome! Yes I have a 2 ct pear. Mine matches the shape you describe, the elongated tear drop look, you can get an idea with the length to width ratio but an image is really needed to confirm the shape and the light return. The L/W ratio of the 1.12 pear is around 1.77 to give you an idea. Really the best way to choose a pear is to work with a vendor that has images, particularly ASET, so you can evaluate the cut quality. Also look at as many different pears both in photos and in person if you can to learn exactly what you like in these shapes. Also consider that these shapes can often show bow ties so it is best to work with a vendor that can physically inspect the diamond in order to advise you on how much of a bow tie a particular diamond shows, you can't really judge a bow tie by images.

 

[mlee980]

And I thought buying a round was exhausting. Is it safe to say that even after ASET and such, you would be buying the diamond blindly since in the end, you would have to like it. I have searched up a couple in James Allen, but not sure if they would look right. I like the elongated more and would consider the 1.77 ratio, however, since it is only a carat, I would have to halo it. Thanks for your help Lorelei, it''s always appreciated. They say the funnest part is searching for "the" diamond, but why is it so difficult, maybe you should do it for me instead LOL...

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/10/2010 9:17:45 PM
Author: mlee980
And I thought buying a round was exhausting. Is it safe to say that even after ASET and such, you would be buying the diamond blindly since in the end, you would have to like it. I have searched up a couple in James Allen, but not sure if they would look right. I like the elongated more and would consider the 1.77 ratio, however, since it is only a carat, I would have to halo it. Thanks for your help Lorelei, it''s always appreciated. They say the funnest part is searching for ''the'' diamond, but why is it so difficult, maybe you should do it for me instead LOL...

LOL! Fancy shapes can be challenging! If you would like me to hunt around for you then just say the word and I will see what I can come up with.

 

[Amethyste]

Date: 4/10/2010 9:17:45 PM
Author: mlee980
And I thought buying a round was exhausting. Is it safe to say that even after ASET and such, you would be buying the diamond blindly since in the end, you would have to like it. I have searched up a couple in James Allen, but not sure if they would look right. I like the elongated more and would consider the 1.77 ratio, however, since it is only a carat, I would have to halo it. Thanks for your help Lorelei, it''s always appreciated. They say the funnest part is searching for ''the'' diamond, but why is it so difficult, maybe you should do it for me instead LOL...

I am with you on that, I do like the elongated pears as well. I think my pear''s ratio is 1.69.
Even a carat, once haloed would have a nice presence! Can''t wait to see what you get, please keep us all updated!
It is strange, as in the last few weeks or so, people have been posting more questions and "where to look for" about the pear shapes, and also even lower colors toward the end of the color grading spectrum. Things are happening!!!