Marquise vs Pear Engagement Ring: Shape, Ratio and Price

In this guide

    By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 29, 2026

    Short answer: A marquise is long with a point at both ends; a pear has one point and one rounded end. Our marquise stones run a 1.95 to 2.05 length to width ratio and our pears 1.53 to 1.63, so the marquise reads longer. Our Made To Order settings start at $4,000 CAD for both shapes in 14K gold, and with a 2 carat lab grown diamond from our ring builder a complete ring lands around $4,500 CAD for either.

    3D render of a marquise engagement ring set east west in a tulip basket, yellow gold

    How do they compare?

    Marquise Pear
    Points Two One
    Ratio on our listings 1.95 to 2.05 1.53 to 1.63
    How we often set it Six prongs in a tulip basket, on a split shank Five prongs in a tulip basket, or a full bezel
    Plainest complete ring, 2 ct lab grown Around $4,500 Around $4,500

    14K gold, CAD, listed October 2026. Lab grown centre stones are IGI certified, F colour and up, VS1 and up. A 2 carat lab grown diamond from our ring builder usually adds about $500 CAD to a $4,000 setting.

    Which one looks longer?

    The marquise. At a ratio near 2.0 it is about twice as long as it is wide, while a pear around 1.6 is softer. Want something in between? A moval sits from about 1.7 to 2.0 with rounded ends. See what is a moval cut diamond.

    How do you protect the points?

    Hold them. On a pear, a full bezel protects the point and keeps the outline clean. On a marquise, our tulip baskets hold the stone with six prongs. More on half bezel rings and in bezel pros and cons.

    Can either one be set sideways?

    Yes. A marquise set east west runs across the finger, like our marquise east west tulip on a split shank. Every option is in ways to set a marquise diamond.

    What about the cut?

    Both can show a bowtie, a dark band across the middle, and our listed stones are sourced with a very light one. For a marquise there are also Dutch, Portuguese and bowtie-free cuts. See three ways to cut a marquise.

    Torn between the two? We will show you both on video.

    A free 20 minute video call with our team. Bring a photo, a budget, or nothing at all.

    Book a free callGet a free estimate

    From our collection

    Marquise East West Tulip Split Shank engagement ring in yellow gold, back angleMarquise East West Tulip Split ShankMarquise Tulip Side Stones Pave engagement ring in yellow gold, back angleMarquise Tulip Side Stones PavePear Classic Cathedral engagement ring in yellow gold, angled viewPear Classic CathedralPear Hidden Halo Cathedral engagement ring in yellow gold, angled viewPear Hidden Halo Cathedral

    Questions we get about this

    What is the difference between a marquise and a pear diamond?

    A marquise has a point at both ends; a pear has one point and one rounded end.

    Which looks bigger, marquise or pear?

    The marquise reads longer. Our marquise stones run a 1.95 to 2.05 ratio, our pears 1.53 to 1.63.

    Is a marquise or pear engagement ring more expensive?

    Not on our Made To Order settings: both start at $4,000 CAD in 14K gold, and with a 2 carat lab grown diamond from our ring builder a complete ring lands around $4,500 CAD for either.

    How do you protect the point of a pear diamond?

    With a prong at the point or a bezel. Our full bezel pear wraps the whole outline, point included.

    Keep reading

    Written by Clint Casmiro, co-founder of Smiro Studio with Karina. We are second generation jewellers. Our dad Kenny has more than 40 years at the bench and oversees production, and we have built over a thousand tulip basket rings. Every ring is designed in CAD and you approve 3D renderings before production. We ship free and insured across Canada and the US.

    Share

    More ring guides

    Price, timing, diamonds, settings and metal, answered with numbers from the rings we build.

    See all guides
    ★★★★★

    Rated 5.0 by 180+ couples on Google

    Real couples, real rings.

    Megan W with their custom Smiro ring “They took the vibe in my head and turned it into the exact ring. She said yes.” Megan W · Past project Emily D with their custom Smiro ring “Stress-free start to finish. They sent renders until it was exactly right.” Emily D · Past project Julian with their custom Smiro ring “Found them on TikTok and talked to the actual makers. The stone is unreal.” Julian · Past project Nagrup S with their custom Smiro ring “The detail is even better in person. Worth every minute of the wait.” Nagrup S · Past project Kishori O with their custom Smiro ring “Absolutely amazing studio. They delivered above and beyond what we expected.” Kishori O · Past project
    Read all 180+ reviews →

    Rings we have made for couples

    Moval cut diamond engagement ring with tulip petal setting

    Moval-Cut Diamond Ring with Tulip Petals

    A 2.05ct moval in a 6 petal east west tulip setting, platinum, with a hand engraved north star beneath the bridge. From Sam's sketch to the finished ring.
    Old mine cushion diamond engagement ring made by SMIRO STUDIO

    Old Mine Cushion Diamond Ring

    A 2.5ct old mine cushion, newly cut in the antique style, set in 14k yellow gold with a hidden halo and low profile basket. Why Simon asked for an old mine by name, and how we built it.

    Approve your ring Before Production

    Get accurate 3D renderings before saying 'Yes'.

    +40 years of experience

    Expert craftsmanship you can trust.

    Family Owned Business

    Second generation and family-run for over 40 years.

    Insured Door to Door Shipping Included

    Fully insured, secure door to door delivery.