Craig Marks Diamonds has many different Cut and Sized Diamonds, the below diamonds are a basic indication. If you require more information or cannot find what you are looking for please contact us.

0.50ct Pear Diamond Si1/I ; EGL Retail : R15 800 Our Price: R7900

0.60ct Pear Diamond Si1/F ; EGL Retail : R27 600 Our Price: R13 800

0.70ct Pear Diamond VS2/I ; EGL Retail : R36 600 Our Price: R18 300

0.92ct Pear Diamond VS2/I ; EGL Retail : R61 600 Our Price: R30 800

1.00ct Pear Diamond Si2/I ; EGL Retail : R70 800 Our Price: R30 800

1.50ct Pear Diamond Si1/I ; EGL Retail : R145 000 Our Price: R77 500

2.00ct Pear Diamond Si2/I ; EGL Retail : R227 000 Our Price: R118 500

3.00ct Pear Diamond VS2/J ; EGL Retail : R520 000 Our Price: R260 000

5.00ct Pear Diamond Si2/I ; EGL Retail : R1 180 000 Our Price: R595 000

History of the Pear Cut Diamond (aka Teardrop)

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. From this point diamonds were used as ornaments in jewelry and the process and different techniques for diamond cutting were gradually developed.

Description of the Pear Cut Diamond (aka Teardrop)

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

Pear Cut Diamond - the Cutting Process

Diamond Facets are the smooth surface areas of a diamond which are cut and polished to control the brilliance and the durability of a diamond. A skilful diamond cutter brings out all the brilliance and sparkle of a diamond by choosing the most appropriate cut, such as the Pear shaped Diamond cut.