 Pear cut
Diamonds became popular as ornaments in jewelry in the 1400's and the different techniques and styles of diamond cuts such as the Pear Cut Diamond was highly popular during the Renaissance period. Pear shaped (AKA Pendeloque or Briolettes) have no table, culet or edge but are covered all round with long triangular shaped facets, and frequently pierced through at the top in order that they may be worn suspended.
The art of diamond cutting has been credited to a Flemish polisher called Lodewyk (Louis) van Berquem of Brugge,
Belgium who in 1458 created the first pear cut diamonds. He is believed to be the man responsible for creating the 137 carat Florentine Diamond for the powerful Valois family. Louis van Berquem invented a diamond polishing wheel called a scaif which enabled him to cut the facets of a diamond. He also introduced the concept of using absolute symmetry in the placement of facets on the stone.
The description of an Pear Cut Diamond is best described as being one half oval, and the other half marquise - pear-shaped or teardrop shaped. The stone is pointed at one end and round at the other. Ideally cut pear shapes have 58 facets. Aspect ratio of a Pear or teardrop cut: The ratio of the length to the width should be about 1.5:1
The most popular style engagement ring is a diamond solitaire, the cuts include the Pear cut diamond solitaire. The solitaire design was introduced by Tiffany about 100 years ago. The Tiffany solitaire setting enhanced the brilliance and lustre of the diamond by introducing the first ‘open’ mount, which allowed light to travel freely through the precious stone differing from all previous settings which had restrictive closed backs. The Pear cut diamond solitaire is a beautiful cut for this type of jewelry
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