18ct yellow gold pear shape diamond-set shoulder engagement rings, handmade to order by our family workshop in the Cotswolds and set with a diamond you choose yourself. The pear shape is a teardrop diamond, rounded at one end and pointed at the other, with plenty of sparkle. A shoulder-set ring adds small diamonds to the shoulders of the band, either side of the center stone.
The pear shape diamond
The pear is a brilliant cut shaped like a teardrop. It mixes the sparkle of a round with the length of a marquise, so it looks larger than its weight and lengthens the finger. Most people wear it with the point towards the fingertip. The shoulder diamonds lead the eye straight to the pear center stone.
Why diamond-set shoulders?
Diamond-set shoulders add a row of small diamonds part way down the band on each side of the center stone. They add sparkle and lead the eye to the center diamond, while the plain lower band keeps the ring comfortable and easy to resize.
Why 18ct yellow gold?
18ct yellow gold is 75% pure gold, with the deep, warm color people picture when they think of a gold ring. It is not plated, so the color never fades. Some of our yellow gold designs hold the diamond in a white platinum head, so the stone looks as white as possible while the band stays golden. Yellow gold also flatters a slightly warmer diamond, so a stone in the H to J color range can look just as good as a pricier, whiter one. For a lower price, see our 9ct yellow gold engagement rings.
Choosing your pear diamond
A ratio between 1.45 and 1.75 gives the classic teardrop. Look for even, rounded shoulders and a bow tie that is faint rather than dark. The point is protected by a claw on all our pear settings.
Choose your own diamond
Every ring is set with a center diamond you choose yourself, natural or lab-grown, from our live stock. Each stone has its grading report, and the ring page shows the finished price before you buy.
Handmade by a family jeweler
We have been making jewelry in Bourton-on-the-Water since 1969 and are members of the National Association of Jewelers. Your ring is made to order in 100% recycled metal, hallmarked, and ready in 3 to 4 weeks, with free UK delivery and free returns within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditionally the point faces the fingertip, which makes the finger look longer. Some people prefer it the other way; just tell us when you order.
Yes. The diamonds sit on the shoulders and the lower band is plain, so it can usually be resized like a solitaire. Order a free ring sizer to get it right first time.
Yellow gold reflects a little warmth into the diamond, so a near-colorless stone in the H to J range looks just as good as a whiter, more expensive one. If you want an icy white stone, choose a design with a platinum head.
Yes. Returns are free within 30 days, and every order comes with a prepaid returns pack.