Pear

The pear (or teardrop) is most commonly worn with the point facing the fingertip — this orientation lengthens the finger and reads as the standard pear-shape silhouette. Some wearers prefer the point toward the wrist, which is a more contemporary choice. There is no right answer; both orientations are correct. The setting itself can be designed to point either way.

Both are elongated and pointed, but the pear has one pointed end and one rounded end, while the marquise has two pointed ends. The pear reads softer and more romantic; the marquise reads more dramatic and architectural. Carat for carat, both look larger than rounds of the same weight, with pear giving a slightly more subtle elongation effect than marquise.

Yes, like oval and marquise. The bowtie is a shadow across the middle of the stone caused by light leakage through elongated facets. Some bowtie is expected; the goal is to minimize severity. Lab-grown pear diamonds are cut to reduce bowtie. Request stone images from multiple angles before purchasing if bowtie is a concern.

A V-prong (chevron prong) cups the pointed end of the pear and protects it from chipping. The standard secure setting is five prongs — one V-prong at the point and two standard prongs along each side. A halo also offers point protection while adding visual brilliance. Bezel settings provide the most protection but cover more of the stone.

Clean with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft brush — the same routine as any diamond ring. The point is the most vulnerable area; have a jeweler verify the V-prong tension every six to twelve months. Avoid wearing the ring during high-impact activities where the point could catch and chip. Remove before applying lotion, which can collect under the stone.

Yes. All Quince engagement rings feature lab-grown diamonds — same optical, chemical, and physical properties as mined, grown in controlled labs and graded on the same 4Cs scale. Lab-grown pear diamonds are cut to identical standards as natural pears, and the cutting process can be optimized to minimize bowtie.