Pear Engagement Ring Settings: How Four Clients Set Theirs
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 29, 2026
Short answer: Four pear settings we built for clients: a 2.24 carat pear point up on a hidden halo cathedral with a matching 3/4 eternity band, a 2.58 carat pear on single claw prongs over a tulip hidden halo, a 2.03 carat pear with a split shank flowing into tulip petals, and a 2.5 carat pear in a five tulip with a gallery rail.
A pear has one round end and one point, so every setting has to answer two questions: how to hold the point, and what to put under the round end. Here are four answers from our client rings.
How do you pair a pear with a wedding band?
Design them together: this pear sits on a cathedral with a hidden halo, next to a matching north south radiant 3/4 eternity band.
Megan's ring and band, both 18K yellow gold.
- Centre stone
- 2.24 carat pear diamond, set point up
- Setting
- Cathedral for height, subtle hidden halo
- Band
- North south radiant 3/4 eternity band in matching 18K yellow gold, four prongs on each stone
Both pieces are 18K yellow gold and were made to be worn together. See Megan's ring and band.
What prongs hold a pear most delicately?
Single claw prongs, which keep the metal small so the shape of the pear stands out.
Cole and Kishori's ring: 2.58 carat pear.
- Centre stone
- 2.58 carat pear diamond
- Setting
- Single claw prongs, tulip hidden halo, cathedral
- Metal and band
- 14K yellow gold, half round band
The tulip hidden halo adds a layer of sparkle under the stone that you only see from the side. See Cole and Kishori's ring.
Can a split shank flow into a pear setting?
Yes. Here the split shank turns into tulip petals starting just above the bridge.
Jack and Benen's ring: 2.03 carat pear in 14K white gold.
- Centre stone
- 2.03 carat pear diamond
- Setting
- Tulip setting, split shank flowing into the petals above the bridge
- Band
- 14K white gold, 3 mm, milgrain borders on all four sides
- Engraving
- Scrollwork, florals and a small bee on the top side, scrollwork on the front and back
The engraving and milgrain give it a romantic character while the pear stays the focus. More on this detail in split shank engagement rings. See Jack and Benen's ring.
How many petals does a pear tulip need?
Five can work, as on this ring, with a gallery rail adding strength underneath.
Abby's ring: 2.5 carat pear in 18K yellow gold.
- Centre stone
- 2.5 carat pear diamond
- Setting
- Five tulip setting, gallery rail, custom solitaire
- Band
- 18K yellow gold, tapering from 4 mm at the midpoint to 2.5 mm near the top
The wide band makes a bold silhouette, and the taper keeps the top light under the stone. See Abby's ring.
Which pear setting is right for you?
Choose by how much you want around the stone and whether a band has to stack.
| Ring | Pear | How it is held | Best if you want |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan's | 2.24 ct | Cathedral, hidden halo | A matched wedding band |
| Cole and Kishori's | 2.58 ct | Single claws, tulip hidden halo | The lightest look on top |
| Jack and Benen's | 2.03 ct | Split shank into tulip petals | Engraving and white gold |
| Abby's | 2.5 ct | Five tulip, gallery rail | A bold, wide band |
Another way to hold the point is a V prong, as on our pear and tourmaline toi et moi.
Where do you start with a pear ring?
Tell us which of the four is closest, the size, and whether you want a band made with it. Browse pear engagement rings for settings to start from.
Our Made To Order pear settings start at $4,000 CAD in 14K gold, and a 2 carat lab grown diamond from our ring builder usually adds about $500 CAD. Every shape is compared in engagement ring price by diamond shape.
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What is the best setting for a pear diamond?
One that holds the point securely and suits the band you want. On this page: single claws over a tulip hidden halo, a five tulip with a gallery rail, a split shank into tulip petals, and a cathedral with a hidden halo.
Should a pear be set point up?
Most are. The 2.24 carat pear on this page is set point up, pointing toward the fingertip.
How many prongs does a pear need?
Usually five or six, with at least one protecting the point. The five tulip ring here uses five petals.
Can a wedding band sit with a pear engagement ring?
Yes, if they are designed together. One ring here comes with a north south radiant 3/4 eternity band in matching gold.
Can a pear ring be white gold with engraving?
Yes. The 2.03 carat pear here is 14K white gold with scrollwork, florals, a small bee and milgrain borders.
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