18ct D VS2 Pear Shape Diamond Drop Earrings
The center stones are a matched pair of Pear Shape natural diamonds totaling 18.18 carats, D color and VS2 clarity, GIA certified (Rosenberg ref. 700763). Matched pairs of Pear Shape diamonds at this combined carat weight and D color grade are rarely encountered — sourcing two stones of equivalent outline, proportions, and grade at this scale represents a significant challenge in the natural diamond market.
GIA Color and Clarity Grades: D and VS2
D is the highest color grade on the GIA white diamond scale, indicating a chemically pure stone with no detectable color when examined face-down against a white background under controlled lighting. VS2 clarity places each stone in the very-slightly-included range, where inclusions remain invisible to the unaided eye and have no effect on light transmission or face-up appearance at this carat weight. The combination of D color and VS2 clarity across a matched pair of this size reflects an exceptionally narrow segment of annual GIA submissions.
Why Pear Shape for Drop Earrings
The Pear Shape — a hybrid of the round brilliant and marquise — produces a tapering outline that elongates visually when suspended from the ear, a geometry particularly suited to drop settings. Its modified brilliant facet structure delivers light return comparable to a round, while the pointed terminus creates directional movement as the stone shifts. At nine-plus carats per stone, the elongated silhouette amplifies perceived size without sacrificing the brightness that D-color diamonds demand.
18-Karat White Gold Drop Setting
The earrings are handmade in 18-karat white gold, which provides a neutral, bright frame that reinforces the colorless appearance of D-grade stones. The drop configuration allows each stone to move freely, maximizing light interaction across the full face-up surface. Post-and-friction or lever-back mounting at this weight requires precise metalwork to ensure secure daily wearability without adding structural bulk that would compete with the stones visually.
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Care
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