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kuk416 · Oct 25th, 2007, 03:55 PM

I am having so much trouble deciding which shape I like better. I am looking for a 3 carat solitare pear or emerald cut diamond. I've always liked pears, but I think an emerald would look fantastic as well. So, do I go with a pear which is more sparkly and eye-catching, or an emerald which has a more classy and elegant look to it? I am really torn and I need some opinions, please!!!

sparklemint · Oct 25th, 2007, 04:05 PM

I have both.. and I suggest you go with an emerald! I love my pear.. but there is nothing like my emerald cut!!!

ilzabet · Oct 25th, 2007, 05:24 PM

i am an emerald girl through and through. i love the fire of pears/rb's/etc but there's something about step cut erings that is truely eye catching. it's calming, like looking into a clear deep pool of water. plus, not very many people have them so they feel unique yet classic (princess grace, anyone?) imho sometimes cuts with fire in large carat sizes can look a little OTT, a little too much bling....but step cuts always seem just right no matter the size.

hawaiianorchid · Oct 25th, 2007, 05:33 PM

I looked at all different shapes for a long time before choosing the pear. Emerald cut is beautiful but does not have as many facets as the other shapes so it does not sparkle.
If you definitely wanted a square shape I would suggest radiant as I also have that too and it sparkles like crazy.
Below is my engagement ring which I customly built.
Please make sure you are getting a GIA certified diamond if over 1 carat & not GIA graduate certified.
All the other companies such as EGL are very forgiving in their rating.
Also cut (depth & table) is actually more important then the color and clarity.
Yeah I found out as much info as I can before i picked out the ring I wanted!

kuk416 · Oct 25th, 2007, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by hawaiianorchid

I looked at all different shapes for a long time before choosing the pear. Emerald cut is beautiful but does not have as many facets as the other shapes so it does not sparkle.
If you definitely wanted a square shape I would suggest radiant as I also have that too and it sparkles like crazy.
Below is my engagement ring which I customly built.
Please make sure you are getting a GIA certified diamond if over 1 carat & not GIA graduate certified.
All the other companies such as EGL are very forgiving in their rating.
Also cut (depth & table) is actually more important then the color and clarity.
Yeah I found out as much info as I can before i picked out the ring I wanted!

Wow! Your ring is spectacular!
Now I am considering ovals, too, which is certainly not helping my indecisiveness.

claireZk · Oct 25th, 2007, 06:51 PM

I prefer emerald.

lulilu · Oct 25th, 2007, 07:21 PM

IMO emerald is a bit more modern looking.

ChiChi143 · Oct 25th, 2007, 07:32 PM

I like the emerald cut better

dls80ucla · Oct 25th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Emerald. No question.

Lola · Oct 25th, 2007, 08:38 PM

I vote for the pear. Emeralds don't have as much fire from what I've seen.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Oct 25th, 2007, 08:41 PM

I prefer the emerald shape but the pear fire personally.
What about cushion or radiant?

chanel-girl · Oct 25th, 2007, 10:11 PM

I personally never cared for pear shaped, I'm a very symetrical type of girl lol and the point kind of bothers me...so I would say emerald. However, I prefer the rich sparkle that a faceted cut has oppose to an emerald which can look a little more flat imo but it is still gorgeous...my favorite cuts are brillant (radiant) which I find the most traditional cut and shows of the diamonds beauty the most and also the cushion cut which is slightly more modern. Diamond shape is a very personal prefrance and I'm sure whatever cut you choose will be absolutely stunning!

kuk416 · Oct 25th, 2007, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

I prefer the emerald shape but the pear fire personally.
What about cushion or radiant?

I've thought about cushion and ascher, but they both face up pretty small compared to pears and emeralds. For some reason, I am not a fan of square/rectangular brilliants like princess or raidants.

kuk416 · Oct 25th, 2007, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by chanel-girl

I personally never cared for pear shaped, I'm a very symetrical type of girl lol and the point kind of bothers me...so I would say emerald. However, I prefer the rich sparkle that a faceted cut has oppose to an emerald which can look a little more flat imo but it is still gorgeous...my favorite cuts are brillant (radiant) which I find the most traditional cut and shows of the diamonds beauty the most and also the cushion cut which is slightly more modern. Diamond shape is a very personal prefrance and I'm sure whatever cut you choose will be absolutely stunning!

My bf is the same way in that he likes symmetrical shapes. I never want to change or upgrade my engagement ring so I really have to think this through!

kmcq · Oct 25th, 2007, 11:23 PM

I prefer pear (but I'm biased because that's what I have

) have you looked at pricescope? They have a thread there showing member's rings and there are quite a few emerald that are

... but I still like pears

Here's my ring- for ideas (sorry not that clear)

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Oct 25th, 2007, 03:55 PM	#1
kuk416 OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 267	Pear or emerald cut diamond engagement ring? I am having so much trouble deciding which shape I like better. I am looking for a 3 carat solitare pear or emerald cut diamond. I've always liked pears, but I think an emerald would look fantastic as well. So, do I go with a pear which is more sparkly and eye-catching, or an emerald which has a more classy and elegant look to it? I am really torn and I need some opinions, please!!!
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Oct 25th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#2
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Oct 25th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#12
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 930	Re: Pear or emerald cut diamond engagement ring? I personally never cared for pear shaped, I'm a very symetrical type of girl lol and the point kind of bothers me...so I would say emerald. However, I prefer the rich sparkle that a faceted cut has oppose to an emerald which can look a little more flat imo but it is still gorgeous...my favorite cuts are brillant (radiant) which I find the most traditional cut and shows of the diamonds beauty the most and also the cushion cut which is slightly more modern. Diamond shape is a very personal prefrance and I'm sure whatever cut you choose will be absolutely stunning!

Oct 25th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#15
kmcq Life is good... Joined: Sep 2006 Location: calgary, canada Posts: 257	Re: Pear or emerald cut diamond engagement ring? I prefer pear (but I'm biased because that's what I have ) have you looked at pricescope? They have a thread there showing member's rings and there are quite a few emerald that are ... but I still like pears Here's my ring- for ideas (sorry not that clear) PICT0002.JPG PICT0003.JPG...
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