The Elegant Origins of Pear-Cut Diamonds

The pear-cut diamond, often called the teardrop, is one of the most elegant

shapes in history. But do you know where it actually came from? The origin.

The story begins in 1458. A Flemish polisher named Lodewijk van Bercken

revolutionized the world by inventing the scythe, a polishing wheel that allowed him

to cut facets into diamonds with absolute symmetry for the first time.

Amazing facts. Here's a secret. Because of its long shape, a pear cut

creates an optical illusion. It often looks larger than a round diamond of

the same carat weight. While many choose this for rings, it's a secret