Pear & Radiant Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Prices (2026)

Pear and radiant cuts sit in an interesting corner of the 2026 market: both are brilliant-faceted — full sparkle, not the quiet flash of a step cut — and both are elongated shapes that read larger than their carat weight. Here is what IGI-certified center diamonds in pear and radiant cuts actually cost at 2026 market prices, how they compare to rounds, and what a complete custom ring runs at each size.

Complete rings have a $2,000 minimum.

How much do pear and radiant cut lab-grown diamonds cost in 2026?

Prices below are for IGI-certified center stones in the Lavora default — D–E color, VS1+ clarity, excellent cut. Fancy shapes like pear and radiant typically price a few percent under an equivalent round, because round rough carries the highest demand. "Direct" is the loose-stone price at custom jewelers and online-direct vendors.

CARAT SIZE	PEAR (DIRECT)	RADIANT (DIRECT)
1.00ct	$430–$710	$420–$700
1.50ct	$660–$1,060	$650–$1,050
2.00ct	$1,100–$1,800	$1,100–$1,750
2.50ct	$1,400–$2,300	$1,400–$2,250
3.00ct	$2,250–$3,800	$2,200–$3,700

The pattern matches the wider lab-grown market: price per carat steps up at each milestone weight, most sharply between 2ct and 3ct. The round-shape baseline is in our 1ct–3ct lab-grown price chart, and the other two elongated shapes are covered in our marquise and emerald cut price guide.

Why does a pear look bigger than its carat weight?

The pear's teardrop outline spreads weight into one of the largest face-up areas per carat of any shape — a 1.5ct pear can read close to a 2ct round from conversation distance. Two things to check before buying: the length-to-width ratio (most buyers land between 1.45 and 1.75 — shorter reads stubby, longer reads narrow) and the bow-tie, the darker band that crosses the center of every elongated brilliant. A faint bow-tie is normal; a black stripe is a cut problem. Ask for a video of the exact stone, not a stock render. In the setting, the point is the vulnerable spot — it should sit under a V-prong.

What should you check on a radiant cut before buying?

The radiant is the workhorse of the elongated shapes: brilliant faceting inside an emerald-cut outline, with trimmed corners that make it the most durable rectangular choice for daily wear — no exposed points at all. Its dense facet pattern is also the most forgiving of inclusions of any shape here, so a VS1 radiant (Lavora's standard) looks clean to the eye, and VVS is an optional upgrade rather than a necessity. Length-to-width is preference — near-square (1.05–1.2) reads modern, elongated (1.3–1.5) reads closer to an emerald cut with sparkle.

What does a complete custom ring cost in these shapes?

Add a solid 14k gold setting — roughly $900–$1,200 for a solitaire, up to about $2,000 for a hidden halo with pavé — plus design and production labor. At Lavora, completed radiant builds came to $3,047 (3.20ct F VS1) and $4,994 (4.50ct F VS1), and pear builds are quoted on your specs. Both shapes suit the east-west and bezel settings trending in 2026, and neither trend adds cost at a custom jeweler.

How do you check that a pear or radiant quote is fair?

Three checks, in order: get the quote itemized — stone, setting, and labor as separate lines; look up the IGI or GIA certificate number on the lab's own database and confirm carat, color, clarity, and dimensions match what you were sold; then price the same certificate at two other vendors.

Where does Lavora fit?

Lavora Diamonds builds fully custom lab-grown engagement rings with IGI-certified centers — pear, radiant, and every other shape — in solid 14k and 18k gold or platinum (never plated) (complete rings have a $2,000 minimum; larger and natural builds are quoted on your specs), with a 3D render of your exact ring before production ($50 design fee, fully refundable and credited toward the ring) and clear, itemized private pricing. Holding a written quote? Send it for a private same-spec comparison or text 385-592-7180.

Going bigger? See 5 carat radiant ring cost · 5 carat ring cost

FAQ

Q: Are pear and radiant cuts less expensive than round?
A: At the same certified grades, yes — typically a few percent under an equivalent round, because round rough carries the highest demand.

Q: How much is a 2 carat pear cut lab-grown diamond in 2026?
A: Roughly $1,100–$1,800 direct in the D–E / VS1+ range; compare written quotes on the same certified specs.

Q: Which looks bigger, a pear or a radiant?
A: Pear — its teardrop outline has among the largest face-up areas per carat of any shape. An elongated radiant reads larger than a near-square one at the same weight.

Q: Do I need VVS clarity in a radiant cut?
A: Usually not. The dense brilliant faceting hides small inclusions well, so Lavora's VS1-or-better standard looks clean on the hand; VVS is available as an upgrade.

Q: Can I get a pear or radiant ring for under $4,000?
A: Comfortably — a 1.5–2ct certified center in a solid 14k custom setting fits inside $4,000 at 2026 direct prices.

Ready to see your exact pear or radiant ring before you spend a dollar on production? Text 385-592-7180 with your idea or an existing quote and get a free quote, then a $50 3D design (fully refundable and credited toward the ring).