Do pear diamonds look bigger?

Thanks to the combination of the marquise and round cut design, the pear-shaped diamond ring looks relatively bigger on the wearer as compared to other ring types such as the round cuts, this effect however is als dependent on the chosen ratio, ratios ranging from 1.4 to 1.8 tend to accentuate the finger.

Thanks to the combination of the marquise and round cut design, the pear-shaped diamond ring looks relatively bigger on the wearer as compared to other ring types such as the round cuts, this effect however is als dependent on the chosen ratio, ratios ranging from 1.4 to 1.8 tend to accentuate the finger.

By Peter Norman

Peter Norman is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wedding jewelers, with his custom-made engagement rings and wedding bands taking center place in thousands of weddings over the last 40 years. Each engagement ring is custom designed, built to order, and can suit any budget: from the simply elegant 1-carat solitaires to the exquisite pieces fit for (and sometimes purchased by) royalty.