Cut Library — Comparison
Heart vs Pear
Heart
A heart shape is a brilliant-faceted stone in the outline of a heart — effectively a pear with a cleft cut into the rounded end.
Full Heart guide →Pear
A pear is a brilliant-faceted shape combining a rounded end with a single point, resembling a teardrop.
Full Pear guide →| Attribute | Heart | Pear |
|---|---|---|
| Outline | Heart | One rounded end, one point |
| Faceting | Modern brilliant | Modern brilliant |
| Typical use | Engagement rings, pendants | Engagement rings, drop earrings, pendants |
| Availability | Uncommon | — |
| Common issue | The cleft and point are both vulnerable; symmetry is critical to the shape reading clearly as a heart | Bow tie; asymmetry between the two sides |
| Typical L:W ratio | Close to 1.00 (symmetrical) | 1.45–1.75 |
| Setting note | — | The point needs protective setting (usually a V-prong) |
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