Pear-Shaped Engagement Rings: The Complete Buying Guide
The teardrop cut delivers round-brilliant sparkle in an elongating silhouette — and costs up to 33% less per carat than a round. Here is everything you need to buy one with confidence.
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The teardrop cut delivers round-brilliant sparkle in an elongating silhouette — and costs up to 33% less per carat than a round. Here is everything you need to buy one with confidence.
The second most popular engagement ring shape delivers more face-up size per carat than any brilliant cut, costs 20–25% less than round, and elongates the finger — but only if you nail the length-to-width ratio and avoid the bow-tie trap.
The marquise delivers more face-up diamond than any other shape per carat — but symmetry and bow-tie control separate a stunning stone from a costly mistake.
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