1. The formal name of the water-drop diamond is "pear-shaped improved bright cut", which is also called water-drop shape in business, and it is changed from the French word "Pendeloque" (meaning: hanging). One end of the cut gem is curved, and the other end forms a sharp tail. Facet arrangement has been improved from round to bright. It is like a drop of crystal clear tears, which is said to be Cupid's tears. God bless all lovers who meet it and love each other from now on.

It has a long history.

Droplet-shaped cutting originated in the17th century and was very popular in Louis XIV of France. About 20% of the world's famous diamonds have chosen this cutting method, including Cullinan, the world's largest diamond, which was ground into nine big diamonds, three of which were cut into water droplets, namely Cullinan 1, No.3 and No.9, so you can imagine how cute it was at that time. In addition, there is a drop-shaped ring that richard burton gave to Elizabeth Taylor; Even King Henry IV of France gave a legendary diamond in the shape of a water drop to Queen Mary Medici ... Since ancient times, it has been covered by the light of love and shines on the hearts of lovers. No wonder it has become the choice of Angelababy's wedding ring.

3 Elegant temperament

Water drop diamond symbolizes elegant and calm personality, retains the gorgeous brilliance of round diamond, and is more unique in form. When you wear it, rush the fattest pear belly to the back of your hand, pointing outwards, which can modify the hand shape and show the length of your hand. Even better, under the premise of the same carat, pear-shaped diamonds will appear bigger than other cutters, and you will become a local tyrant in minutes. A typical water-drop diamond has 1 irregular octagonal table tops, 8 larger quadrangular facets and 24 triangular facets in the crown, and 8 larger quadrangular facets in the pavilion, which are distributed in the center of the gem to form a star shape with 16 triangular facets around it. When selecting water drop diamonds, the shoulders should not be too high or too low, and the symmetry should be good. The aspect ratio should be 1.45- 1.70, the overall depth ratio is 57%-65%, and the table width ratio is 52%-64%.

4 auction darling

The record of diamond transaction in jewelry auction, water drop diamond is also the most popular variety.

Pear diamond

Pear-shaped diamonds are pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom. They are also called teardrop diamonds. They are more angular than oval diamonds and emerald diamonds are more fashionable. The unique aesthetic feeling makes pear-shaped diamonds particularly popular in the market.

Shape: pear-shaped

Cutting: bright/brilliant

Origin: In the17th century, it was also called tearing cutting with bow tie effect or Pendloque cutting.

Pear-shaped cutting was very popular in Louis XIV of France. Nearly 20% of famous diamonds in history have adopted this cutting method, including Cul Li Nan 1, the largest diamond in the world. This tool is suitable for machining rough diamonds with damaged or defective corners at one end. Pay attention to the protection of sharp corners when inlaying. Profile requirements: Symmetry on both sides.

Life experience of pear-shaped diamond

Pear-shaped diamonds, also known as water drops, are derived from the French word "Pendeloque" (meaning: hanging). It is said that pear-shaped diamonds are the tears of Cupid. Any couple who can see her will be blessed by the gods and never give up.

About pear-shaped diamonds

Pear-shaped cuttings are rare in Chinese mainland market. Pear-shaped cut, also called teardrop shape, is most suitable for making pendants and earrings. The elegant shape of teardrop has a natural sense of movement. Elizabeth Taylor, the actress, used to be a big fan of pear-shaped diamonds. 1969, a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond named Cartier was auctioned in new york, which was the highest price diamond at that time.

Recommended hand type for pear-shaped diamonds-petite type

Pear-shaped diamonds are suitable for elegant, soft and boneless hands, endowing women with temperament, and the shape of their tears can make the bride's fingers look very slender and moving.

"Pear Diamond" constellation female Leo, Aquarius

Leo is sociable and Aquarius is emotional.

Pear-shaped diamonds are suitable for people who are lively and outgoing, easy to adapt to the new environment and mature.

Leo, who is active and sociable, and Aquarius, who always considers other people's positions first, do their best to their friends and attach importance to their feelings, are like a pear-shaped diamond, with one end rounded and one end narrowed to a little charm. Leo who gives love, has a broad mind, is definitely a reliable partner after marriage, works enthusiastically and can succeed smoothly in any environment; Aquarius, on the other hand, is not promiscuous, loves to touch new things, is particularly sensitive to beauty, and has the temperament and unique vision of an artist. Leo and Aquarius show their own characteristics, just like pear-shaped diamonds, emitting dazzling and touching infinite brilliance.

"Pear Diamond" Blood Type Woman-AB

Generally speaking, AB-type people hate melancholy and entanglements, are out-and-out rationalists, and are prone to have a strong interest in strange worlds or phenomena, and "doing whatever they want" is also a major feature of their outlook on life, which is related to pear-shaped diamonds in the shape of water drops. It is pervasive and changes with the environment, which is the best portrayal of AB's unrestrained character.

Celebrity who loves pear-shaped diamonds: Elizabeth? taylor

In 966, American jeweler Harry? Winston bought a first-class diamond weighing 240.80 carats and polished it into an almond-sized pear-shaped diamond weighing 69.42 carats. Then, he sold the diamonds to Mrs Harriet Ames, a rich American woman. Two years later, the lady took the diamonds to the Parker Burnett auction house in Sotheby's, new york for auction. Elizabeth Taylor's husband richard burton became interested in this pear-shaped diamond. He bought it for 165438+ ten thousand dollars and named it "Elizabeth Taylor" diamond. Before, he also bought a 33. 14-carat diamond originally belonging to the Krupp family, the king of German heavy industry, and gave it to Yupo.

1970, Taylor wore a "Elizabeth Taylor" diamond pendant to attend the Oscar ceremony, and occupied the headlines of major American newspapers the next day.

The largest pear-shaped diamond in the world

Cora Sun-Drop is a pear-shaped gold diamond of 1 10 carat. Because of its huge size and perfect color, it is almost impossible to evaluate.

Kolar rockfall is the largest golden pear-shaped diamond in the world. Diamonds over 65,438+000 carats are very rare in history. The golden yellow color shows that the nitrogen content in the carbon structure of diamonds is very low, and such a full color is even more rare in diamonds. After being polished and cut by Cora International, the world's largest diamond company, it became a glittering yellow giant diamond.

The falling rocks from Kolar will be exhibited at the London Museum of Natural History on February 26th, 20 1 1. This diamond was rented to the museum by Cora International, a famous American diamond manufacturer. Supermodel Jerry Hall was deeply attracted by its brilliance.

The weight of falling rocks in Kolar is 1 10 carat, almost as big as Jerry's thumb. It is the largest golden pear-shaped diamond in the world. This diamond is leased to the museum by Cora International, a well-known American diamond manufacturer, and will be exhibited in the "Treasury" for a limited time on the 25th. The unusual golden color of this diamond indicates that the nitrogen content in its carbon structure is very low. Diamonds with such full colors are rare among natural diamonds. Its weight exceeds 65,438+000 carats. Diamonds of this size are very rare and of great historical significance.