Pear-Shaped Diamond Earrings

The pear's rounded end and single point give earrings a natural sense of movement. That is why it is a favorite for drops and floral clusters as well as studs. Worn point-down, a pear echoes the line of the face, and its tapered outline draws the eye downward, so pear earrings suit most face shapes, especially in drop styles. Choosing between pear studs and pear drops comes down to the occasion. Studs are the everyday choice, while drops add movement for evenings and events. Set in petals, as in Amorati's bloom designs, the pear becomes a flower. Pear diamonds are durable in earrings as well. The point should be held by a prong, and earrings take far less wear than rings, so the shape is well suited to the ear. From a simple stud to a full bloom cluster, the pear brings the same graceful line to every style, whether the day calls for something quiet or the evening calls for movement.