How Much Does A Pear Cut Diamond Cost In 2026? (UK Prices)
22 October 2026 By Paul Haywood FGA DGA
Prices of Pear Cut Diamonds can range from a couple of hundred pounds to over £100,000 and in this guide, I’m going to cover all of the different factors that affect how much Pear Diamonds cost.
Quick Summary
- A 1ct Pear Cut Diamond can cost between £929 and £6,883
- The 4 C’s (Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat) and Fluorescence all play a factor in how much a Diamond costs
Let’s take a deeper look into the different factors that affect the price of Pear Cut Diamonds and for this post, I’m just going to be looking a colourless stones.
Prices updated: 17th October 2026
Carat
Pear cut Diamonds, like all Diamonds, are priced on a per carat basis and generally, stones that weigh more have a higher price per carat when all other quality factors are the same and you can see this in the table below:
The stones listed below are: G Colour, VS Clarity.
| Diamond Weight | Price Per Carat | Price Per Stone | View Diamonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Carat | £1,070 – £2,616 | £535 – £1,308 | View 0.5 Carat Diamonds |
| 1 Carat | £2,414 – £4,823 | £2,478 – £4,391 | View 1 Carat Diamonds |
| 2 Carat | £6,572 – £10,609 | £13,145 – £21,218 | View 2 Carat Diamonds |
| 3 Carat | £16,156 – £16,460 | £48,470 – £49,380 | View 3 Carat Diamonds |
In comparison, Pear Cuts cost on average 20-25% less per carat than the equivalent quality Round Brilliants.
Another thing to note is that the price per carat can jump (sometimes significantly) with stones that weight more than benchmark weights, such as 1 or 2 carats.
As you move past the 3ct mark, the number of available Diamonds does start to drop, this is because larger stones are rarer.
TCW: You may see this advertised on some finished jewellery, this is the Total Carat Weight of the Diamonds on the piece, not the weight of the main stone.
Pear Cut Diamond Colour
When it comes to colour in Pear Cut Diamonds, there are a couple of things to be aware of:
Colour
Colour is one of the 4 C’s and being a core quality factor for Diamonds, it does have an impact on the price, with stones with higher colour grades having a higher price per carat (assuming all other quality factors are equal).
But how much does colour impact on price? In the table below, I’ve shown the prices for 1 Carat, VS1 Clarity stones with different colour grades:
| Colour | Price Per Carat | View Diamonds |
|---|---|---|
| D | £3,093 – £5,068 | View D Colour Diamonds |
| G | £2,478 – £4,391 | View G Colour Diamonds |
| J | £1,580 – £2,609 | View J Colour Diamonds |
As you can see, the better the colour, the higher the price per carat but is it worth paying a premium for a D, E or F colour Diamond?
Potentially, especially if you want a completely colourless stone as Pear Cuts aren’t quite as Round Brilliants for masking colour and there are some things to consider, including:
- Due to the style of cut, colour is often more noticeable at the point of the stone
- In larger stones (weighing more than 2 carats), colour does start to become more noticeable in the body of the stone and some people may be able to see this in H colour stones
- If you want a colourless stone, then go for a D-G grade. H can also be colourless when face up but you would need to inspect the stone for yourself
But it all comes down to personal preference as some people prefer the warmer look you get with stone that have a lower colour grade.
Clarity
Clarity also has an impact on the price of an Pear Cut Diamond, with stones that have a higher clarity grade cost more, as you can see in the table below:
Prices are based on a 1 Carat, G Colour stone.
| Clarity | Price Per Carat | View Diamonds |
|---|---|---|
| SI1 | £1,660 – £3,525 | View SI1 Clarity Diamonds |
| VS1 | £2,478 – £4,391 | View VS1 Clarity Diamonds |
| VVS1 | £3,357 – £5,352 | View VVS1 Clarity Diamonds |
One thing that you will notice when looking at Diamonds is that stones with the same Clarity and quality can sometimes have a noteable price differences but why?
It simply comes down to how noticeable the inclusions are, in the picture above are two G Colour, SI1 Clarity Diamonds but they look noticeably different:
- In the first stone, the inclusions are quite noticeable, as they are dark in nature and some are relfected in other facets, making it look more included than it actually is
- In the second stone, the inclusions aren’t that noticeable, even though the plotting diagram* shows that the stone has a number of inclusions, they don’t have a big impact on how the stone looks
*Plotting Diagrams are included on Diamond Reports and show the type of inclusions and where they are located in the stone
This is why looking at the stone and not just the report is really important as the report doesn’t show you how much of a visual impact inclusions have and I’m sure most people would choose the second stone because it looks at lot nicer than the first.
But should you go for the highest clarity grade possible?
In most cases, no. This is because when you move past VS1 Clarity, it becomes very difficult to see the inclusions, especially with the naked eye and it takes a trained Diamond grader to spot the difference between a VS1, VVS2 and Flawless Diamonds.
When looking to buy, a VS1, VS2 or SI1 will in most cases be your best option and I would avoid any I clarity diamonds, even if the prices are very attractive.
Always look at the Diamonds before deciding to buy and don’t just buy from the information on the report as the clarity grade alone doesn’t tell you what the Diamond will look like.
Cut
You may have noticed that in all of the pricing tables above I haven’t included a cut grade as part of my example criteria and that is because the GIA does not currently give a cut grade for Pear Cut Diamonds.
A lot of retailers do give Pear Cuts a cut grade but this isn’t an offical grade and you will see this if you check the GIA report.
The only grading lab that currently gives Pear Diamonds a cut grade is IGI and I’ve listed the criteria for their Excellent grade in the table below:
| IGI Excellent | |
|---|---|
| Length to Width Ratio | 1.40 – 1.75 |
| Depth % | 57.5 – 65 |
| Table % | 55.5 – 63 |
| Crown Angle | 32° – 37° |
| Pavilion Angle | 38° – 42.5° |
| Girdle Thickness | Thin – Slightly Thick |
| Culet Size | None – Small |
The GIA does grade Pear Diamonds on their Symmetry and Polish, with each being graded as either Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good or Excellent.
Most retailers don’t stock Poor or Fair graded stones and individually, neither of these factors have real impact on the price.
When it comes to Cut in Pear Diamonds, there are a couple of things to consider:
Length-to-Width Ratio
Length-to-width ratio is a funny one as some people put a lot of importance on getting a stone with an ‘ideal’ ratio but the reality is that choosing the perfect ratio comes down to personal preference as:
- A ratio of less than 1.40 – these stones will have a more rounded shape and the lower the ratio, the more rounded it will be
- A ratio of 1.40 – 1.75 – the ‘ideal’ range as this gives the stone a nice pear shape
- A ratio greater than 1.75 – these stones will have a more elongated shape and the higher the ratio, the longer and thinner the stone looks
How does this affect price?
Stones that fall into the ‘ideal’ range will generally attract a higher price-per-carat due to the demand being higher for these stones. Unfortunately, I don’t currently have the data for this as it would mean looking through thousands of stones.
If you do want a stone that falls outside of the ‘ideal’ ratio, you may have to do some shopping around as most retailers don’t stock many.
Bow Tie Effect
One of the issues you can come across with Pear Cut Diamonds is what is known as the bow tie effect, which is a dark area across the centre of the stone that resembles a bow tie.
What causes the bow tie effect in Pear Cut Diamonds?
It is actually a really simple answer… Reflections. The dark spot you see in the stone is the reflection of your head and shoulders if you are looking at the stone in person or the camera if you are looking at a picture/video.
And all Pear Diamonds have some degree of bow tie.
One thing to note is that it isn’t tied to cut quality, as some stones that retailers have given an Excellent or ‘Ideal’ grade still show a very noticeable bow tie.
Both of the stones pictured below fall into the ‘Ideal’ range but there is a big difference in how noticeable the bow tie is.
How Does Bow Tie Affect Price?
When looking through hundreds of Diamonds, I didn’t see any correlation between price-per-carat and whether the stone had a noticeable bow tie or not.
Fluorescence
Fluorescence is one of the things that has a big impact on a Diamond’s price but is something that many people don’t really understand (including many within the industry).
It is often seen by many as a negative and something that should be avoided, when in reality, fluorescence only has a negatvie visual impact on a very small number of stones that have very strong fluorescence.
In most cases, it has a no effect on appearance and in some stones, it can make the stone appear ‘whiter’ than its colour grade.
But what about the imapct on price?
Prices based on 1 Carat, G Colour, VS1 Clarity stones.
| Strong | None |
|---|---|
| £2,478 – £3,193 | £3,107 – £4,391 |
As you can see, there is a significant price difference between stones with a Strong fluorescence grade and ones with a None grade.
Reports (Certificates)
Another factor that affects the price of a Diamond is whether or not it comes with a report (often incorrectly called a certificate).
The reason why it affects the price is that a report contains information about the quality of the Diamond, such as the colour, clarity and size, which gives customers more confidence when buying a Diamond.
But not all reports are equal as a Diamond with a report from the GIA, which is regarded by many as the gold standard when it comes to gem labs, will have a higher price than the same quality Diamond with a report from IGI.
Most of the main retailers, especially ones that sell loose Diamonds only stock stones that come with GIA reports and I do recommend buying a Diamond with a GIA report.
Avoid Diamonds that are accompanied by any documentation that says Certificate or Certificate of Authenticity as reputable gem labs only issue reports.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many different elements that affect the differences in Diamond prices and sometimes there can be very subtle differences that mean one Diamond is worth more than another, even though on paper they are of the same quality.
So when it comes to getting the best Diamond for your money, what do you need to look for:
- Colour – an F or G Colour Diamond will be colourless but won’t attract the premium of a D or E colour Diamond
- Clarity – a VS1, VS2 or good SI1 will look clean to the naked eye but won’t attract the premium of a VVS, IF or F Diamond
- Cut – Pear Cuts aren’t cut graded but I would recommend going for a stone with Very Good or Excellent Symmetry
- Reports – if possible, go for a Diamond with a GIA report but don’t buy the stone just from the information on the report, always look at the stone
- Fluorescence – not as big of an issue as some people make it out to be, in general only Diamonds with very strong fluorescence will have any kind of visual impact on the stone