What does a pear-shaped engagement ring mean?

Characterized as one of the more unique ring designs to show the wearer’s personal style, the elongated cut gives the pear shape a tear-drop appearance, symbolic of tears of joy. In other words, the soon-to-be-married wearer of the pear cut ring shows their current independent status and a  welling up anticipation for their upcoming wedding.

Characterized as one of the more unique ring designs to show the wearer’s personal style, the elongated cut gives the pear shape a tear-drop appearance, symbolic of tears of joy. In other words, the soon-to-be-married wearer of the pear cut ring shows their current independent status and a  welling up anticipation for their upcoming wedding.

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.