1-Carat Teardrop-Cut Diamond – Price & Size

1-carat pear-shaped diamonds

A 1-carat pear-shaped diamond measures approximately 8.5 × 5.5 mm, making it significantly longer than a round stone of the same weight. A color grade of G to H and a clarity grade of VS2 to SI1 are a good compromise, as long as the stone isn’t at the very top of the range. Lab-grown diamonds are significantly less expensive than comparable natural diamonds.

Stone	Form			Purity		Pol.	Sym.	Fluorine.	Laboratory	Dimensions	L/W	Table	Depth	Delivery Time
360°	Drops	1,03	J	IF	–	EX	VG	Weak	GIA	8.95 × 5.65 × 3.37	1,58	59 %	59,7 %	4–6 wt.	2.810 €
360°	Drops	1,01	H	VS2	Very good	EX	EX	None	IGI	9.24 × 5.51 × 3.33	1,68	60 %	60,4 %	4–6 wt.	3.170 €
360°	Drops	1,00	I	SI1	–	EX	VG	Weak	GIA	8.49 × 5.65 × 3.61	1,50	60 %	63,9 %	4–6 wt.	2.430 €
	Drops	1,00	J	SI1	Very good	EX	EX	Weak	IGI	9.06 × 5.40 × 3.23	1,68	60 %	59,8 %	4–6 wt.	1.720 €
360°	Drops	1,22	G	VS1	Excellent	EX	EX	None	IGI	9.43 × 6.01 × 3.74	1,57	60 %	62,2 %	4–6 wt.	4.720 €
360°	Drops	1,01	D	SI1	–	EX	VG	None	GIA	8.40 × 5.49 × 3.57	1,53	64 %	65,0 %	4–6 wt.	3.430 €
360°	Drops	1,00	G	VS1	Excellent	VG	EX	Medium	GIA	9.11 × 5.50 × 3.30	1,66	55 %	60,0 %	4–6 wt.	4.100 €
360°	Drops	1,20	F	VVS1	–	VG	EX	None	GIA	5.94 × 9.73 × 3.49	0,61	61 %	58,7 %	4–6 wt.	8.120 €
360°	Drops	1,00	I	SI1	Very good	EX	EX	Weak	IGI	8.83 × 5.56 × 3.49	1,59	62 %	62,8 %	4–6 wt.	1.720 €
360°	Drops	1,00	I	SI1	Very good	EX	EX	None	IGI	8.98 × 5.48 × 3.44	1,64	58 %	62,8 %	4–6 wt.	1.820 €
	Drops	1,01	F	VS1	–	EX	VG	None	GIA	5.56 × 8.83 × 3.48	0,63	61 %	62,5 %	4–6 wt.	4.770 €
360°	Drops	1,00	H	SI1	–	EX	VG	None	GIA	5.47 × 8.82 × 3.40	0,62	57 %	62,1 %	4–6 wt.	3.040 €
360°	Drops	1,29	H	IF	Very good	EX	EX	None	IGI	9.62 × 5.90 × 3.75	1,63	56 %	63,6 %	4–6 wt.	5.330 €
360°	Drops	1,00	E	SI1	Excellent	EX	EX	Strong	IGI	8.55 × 5.61 × 3.38	1,52	60 %	60,2 %	4–6 wt.	2.540 €
360°	Drops	1,08	D	VVS2	–	EX	EX	Weak	GIA	9.03 × 5.59 × 3.46	1,62	59 %	61,9 %	4–6 wt.	5.870 €
360°	Drops	1,03	I	IF	Excellent	EX	EX	None	IGI	8.90 × 5.57 × 3.50	1,60	60 %	62,8 %	4–6 wt.	3.820 €
360°	Drops	1,01	E	IF	–	EX	EX	Weak	GIA	9.02 × 5.40 × 3.40	1,67	59 %	63,1 %	4–6 wt.	6.160 €
360°	Drops	1,02	E	VS1	–	EX	EX	Medium	GIA	9.67 × 5.39 × 3.30	1,79	57 %	61,2 %	4–6 wt.	4.350 €
360°	Drops	1,03	F	VS2	Excellent	EX	EX	Weak	IGI	9.14 × 5.49 × 3.45	1,66	58 %	62,8 %	4–6 wt.	3.210 €
360°	Drops	1,01	D	IF	–	EX	EX	Weak	GIA	8.76 × 5.33 × 3.37	1,64	61 %	63,3 %	4–6 wt.	6.180 €
360°	Drops	1,31	D	IF	–	EX	EX	Weak	GIA	9.91 × 6.01 × 3.68	1,65	60 %	61,2 %	4–6 wt.	10.050 €
360°	Drops	1,00	G	VS1	Very good	EX	GD	Weak	IGI	8.82 × 5.51 × 3.34	1,60	61 %	60,6 %	4–6 wt.	3.060 €
360°	Drops	1,00	I	SI1	Excellent	EX	EX	None	IGI	9.07 × 5.49 × 3.41	1,65	63 %	62,1 %	4–6 wt.	1.550 €
360°	Drops	1,01	G	SI1	–	GD	EX	Strong	GIA	5.56 × 8.48 × 3.54	0,66	59 %	63,6 %	4–6 wt.	2.150 €

360°

1.03 ct · Teardrop

Color J · IF

9.0 × 5.7 mm

2,810 €GIA

360°

1.01 ct · teardrop

Color H · VS2

9.2 × 5.5 mm

3,170 €IGI

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color I · SI1

8.5 × 5.7 mm

2,430 €GIA

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color J · SI1

9.1 × 5.4 mm

1,720 €IGI

360°

1.22 ct · Teardrop

Color G · VS1

9.4 × 6.0 mm

4,720 €IGI

360°

1.01 ct · teardrop

Color D · SI1

8.4 × 5.5 mm

3,430 €GIA

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color G · VS1

9.1 × 5.5 mm

4,100 €GIA

360°

1.20 ct · teardrop

Colour F · VVS1

5.9 × 9.7 mm

8,120 €GIA

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color I · SI1

8.8 × 5.6 mm

1,720 €IGI

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color I · SI1

9.0 × 5.5 mm

€1,820IGI

1.01 ct · teardrop

Colour F · VS1

5.6 × 8.8 mm

4,770 €GIA

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color H · SI1

5.5 × 8.8 mm

3,040 €GIA

360°

1.29 ct · Teardrop

Color H · IF

9.6 × 5.9 mm

5,330 €IGI

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color E · SI1

8.6 × 5.6 mm

2,540 €IGI

360°

1.08 ct · Teardrop

Colour D · VVS2

9.0 × 5.6 mm

5,870 €GIA

360°

1.03 ct · Teardrop

Color I · IF

8.9 × 5.6 mm

3,820 €IGI

360°

1.01 ct · teardrop

Color E · IF

9.0 × 5.4 mm

6,160 €GIA

360°

1.02 ct · teardrop

Colour E · VS1

9.7 × 5.4 mm

€4,350GIA

360°

1.03 ct · Teardrop

Colour F · VS2

9.1 × 5.5 mm

3,210 €IGI

360°

1.01 ct · teardrop

Color D · IF

8.8 × 5.3 mm

6,180 €GIA

360°

1.31 ct · Teardrop

Color D · IF

9.9 × 6.0 mm

10,050 €GIA

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color G · VS1

8.8 × 5.5 mm

3,060 €IGI

360°

1.00 ct · Teardrop

Color I · SI1

9.1 × 5.5 mm

1,550 €IGI

360°

1.01 ct · teardrop

Color G · SI1

5.6 × 8.5 mm

2,150 €GIA

All prices include 19% VAT · 14-day right of withdrawal · Stones are sold individually and may be sold out on short notice.

Carat	Approx. size (mm)
0.5 ct	approx. 6.7 × 4.4 mm
1 ct	approx. 8.5 × 5.5 mm
1.5 ct	approx. 9.7 × 6.3 mm
2 ct	approx. 10.7 × 6.9 mm
3 ct	approx. 12.3 × 7.9 mm

Carat

Approx. size (mm)

0.5 ct

approx. 6.7 × 4.4 mm

1 ct

approx. 8.5 × 5.5 mm

1.5 ct

approx. 9.7 × 6.3 mm

2 ct

approx. 10.7 × 6.9 mm

3 ct

approx. 12.3 × 7.9 mm

What to Look for in Teardrop-Shaped Diamonds

What Really Matters When It Comes to the Cut

There is no standard cut grade for pear-shaped diamonds. What matters are symmetry, polish, and the length-to-width ratio, which is traditionally between 1.45 and 1.65. Check whether the point sits exactly on the central axis of the crown and whether the shoulders are evenly rounded. The “bow tie”—the dark cross-shadow in the centre—should also remain inconspicuous in the stone’s appearance.

Colour and Clarity in the Round Brilliant Cut

As with all elongated shapes, body colour tends to concentrate at the tip. Grades G through H still look clean there, but for larger stones, grades F through G are the safer choice. Brilliant-cut facets are good at concealing inclusions, so VS2 and often SI1 stones appear eye-clean. Just make sure there are no inclusions directly in or near the tip.

Size in millimeters per carat

A 1-carat pear-shaped diamond measures approximately 8.5 × 5.5 mm; a 1.5-carat stone measures approximately 9.7 × 6.3 mm; and a 2-carat stone measures approximately 10.7 × 6.9 mm. The length is thus significantly greater than the diameter of a round stone of the same weight, which makes the pear-shaped diamond appear particularly striking on slender fingers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a 1-carat teardrop?

Approximately 8.5 mm long and about 5.5 mm wide, depending on the length-to-width ratio. This makes it significantly longer than a round stone with a diameter of about 6.5 mm, and it appears larger on the hand than its weight would suggest.

How is the 1-carat gem protected?

With a V-shaped rim that encircles the edge. This is the standard design and makes the glass suitable for everyday use. Also, make sure the certification diagram shows no inclusions directly in the tip, since that is the thinnest part.

Lab-grown diamond or natural diamond?

Lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds are both composed of pure carbon and share the same crystal structure, hardness, and refractive index. The difference lies in their formation: one forms over millions of years in the Earth’s crust, while the other is created in a matter of weeks in a laboratory. Visually, they are indistinguishable without specialized laboratory equipment. Lab-grown diamonds are significantly less expensive than comparable natural diamonds, which is why you can often get more carats or a higher clarity grade for the same budget. Both types are certified by IGI or GIA; you can look up the report number directly with the lab.