Shape · buyer-reported prices · updated September 2026
Pear Engagement Ring Cost: 103 Real Prices
Buyers of a pear engagement ring paid a median of $2,000 across 103 purchases, against $2,250 for every shape together. 73% of those who named the stone chose lab-grown.
$2,000median pear ring, 103 purchases
$1,300–$5,000middle half of prices
2.66 ctmedian center stone (91 stated weights)
73%lab-grown, among buyers who named the stone
Pear rings by carat
| Center stone weight | Rings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 1.49 ct | 15 | $2,200 | $1,300 to $5,700 |
| 1.5 to 1.99 ct | 7 | $2,300 | $1,500 to $10,000 |
| 2 to 2.49 ct | 18 | $3,250 | $1,696 to $5,000 |
| 2.5 to 2.99 ct | 6 | $6,650 | $4,500 to $10,000 |
| 3 to 3.99 ct | 16 | $1,592 | $1,100 to $2,500 |
| 4 ct and up | 28 | $2,000 | $1,565 to $3,000 |
Pear ring questions
How much does a pear engagement ring cost?
A median $2,000 across 103 buyer-reported purchases, half between $1,300 and $5,000; the median for every shape together is $2,250.
Every pear ring in the data
| Ring | Stone | Carat | Shape | Metal | Year | What the buyer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80 | Moissanite | – | pear | – | 2026 | 6x9mm cyan pear moissanite bought from the vendor's Alibaba storefront |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | pear | rose gold | – | Morganite pear halo, first sold on Etsy, bought used on Facebook; she proposed to him |
| $167 | Moissanite | – | pear | other | 2023 | Custom pear-shape (~2ct) moissanite ring with hidden halo and tiffany prongs, plated 925 silver band, just ordered. |
| $400 | Other gemstone | – | pear | white gold | 2025 | Pear aquamarine center w/ small diamond accents along the band, white gold, from Etsy |
| $408 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2023 | Solid 14k white gold pear-shaped ring |
| $408 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2023 | 4ct brilliant-cut pear moissanite in a 14k white gold tulip setting from Provence, about $408 with tax and $30 shipping. |
| $408 | Moissanite | – | pear | gold | 2023 | Pear moissanite ring in 14k gold from Provence on Etsy; total with tax and $30 shipping came to $408 |
| $475 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.49 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Bought online, vendor not named |
| $500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3 ct | pear | – | – | Writer says she isn't wealthy despite the large carat size |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2023 | Paid about $600 for a 'colorless' pear moissanite halo bridal set advertised as solid 10k white gold; the stone arrived yellow and the metal caused a skin reaction, so it was returned for a full refund |
| $600 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | pear | – | 1976 | 1976 purchase, said to equal about $3,500 today; earned $15,000/year at the time, a strong starting salary then |
| $663 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.88 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Stone set by the same vendor |
| $800 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.08 ct | pear | gold | – | 14k gold, bought while living in the US from an overseas Chinese vendor |
| $862 | – | 2.91 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Bought via RareCarat's price-match process; calls the ring gorgeous. |
| $900 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | white gold | 2024 | Hidden-halo solitaire setting from Starsgem; stone-setting labor still to be paid separately |
| $904 | Other gemstone | 5 ct | pear | white gold | – | Heavy white gold wedding ring with a 5ct pear-cut rubellite tourmaline center and about half a carat of accent diamonds, bought from an estate jewelry seller |
| $929 | – | 3 ct | pear | gold | – | The asker's own diamond and hidden-halo mount bought separately online; setting-vendor price includes shipping; a local jeweler's labor to actually mount the stone was still being quoted, 150 to 390 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | pear | – | 2024 | 1ct pear solitaire, a loose diamond set in a custom-made setting; wedding band cost more than the ring itself |
| $1,100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | pear | platinum | 2024 | Used Stonealgo to find the stone; almost 5ct pear in platinum, all-in price, exact weight not given |
| $1,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | pear | platinum | 2025 | Writer said the stone was nearly 5 carats; called it the most beautiful ring they'd gotten anywhere |
| $1,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | platinum | 2025 | Fancy blue pear-shaped lab diamond in a platinum setting; total price |
| $1,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | – | 2026 | Pear-cut stone in a bezel setting, all-in price, not yet delivered |
| $1,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | – | – | Most recent upgrade, price covers diamond and setting together |
| $1,175 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | pear | yellow gold | 2026 | Custom fancy vivid pink pear lab diamond with 2 kite sapphires, 18k yellow gold, blue high-tech ceramic band; regrets stone size/color |
| $1,275 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.03 ct | pear | – | 2026 | Fiance's purchase: lab pear with a hidden halo and pave band, 2.43ct total weight; writer is 36 and engaged for the second time |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | pear | rose gold | 2025 | Pear moissanite engagement ring with rose gold band, side stones and matching wedding band from the same Etsy seller; fiance paid while it was on sale |
| $1,300 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | pear | gold | – | Pear-shaped fancy grey diamond made by a local jeweler found through Etsy |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2025 | Etsy-made ring with pave diamonds set into the band itself; price excludes a separate wedding band; free resize after purchase |
| $1,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.4 ct | pear | yellow gold | – | Hidden halo with side stones; the official engagement ring among several moissanite/lab rings owned |
| $1,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.4 ct | pear | – | – | Most expensive of several lab-grown diamond rings she owns; says it faces up larger than expected and is worth every penny |
| $1,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | – | 2026 | Pink pear-cut stone with a channel-set diamond band |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | pear | gold | 2025 | 14k gold band from Starsgem was $498 |
| $1,500 | – | 1.5 ct | pear | – | – | Pear cut ring in a similar style to the asker's design, almost $1,500 |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.19 ct | pear | rose gold | 2026 | Center pear stone plus 1.49ct of accent stones on the band, all bought from one US vendor |
| $1,565 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.45 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Budget lab pear stone plus $265 for a solitaire setting with a gallery rail for extra security; setting also lowered for free on request. |
| $1,565 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.45 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Budget lab pear stone plus $265 for a solitaire setting with a gallery rail for extra security; setting also lowered for free on request. |
| $1,600 | Sapphire | – | pear | – | – | Blue pear sapphire; has since added about $900 of bands to it |
| $1,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.6 ct | pear | platinum | 2025 | Pink fancy-color stone |
| $1,696 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.24 ct | pear | – | 2023 | Bought just over a year before the comment; appraised well above the paid price; says prices now would be even lower |
| $1,785 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.27 ct | pear | white gold | 2025 | $1785 for a 3.27ct D VS1 triple-excellent elongated pear lab diamond, custom made in 14k white gold, plus $50 import duties; replaced an earlier inexpensive Amazon proposal ring |
| $1,795 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.13 ct | pear | – | 2024 | IGI inscription checked under a loupe and matched the paperwork after early fears of being scammed |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | pear | platinum | 2024 | 5ct G VS2 pear diamond set in platinum, all-in price for a deal found via StoneAlgo; writer calls it their dream ring |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | – | pear | platinum | – | Almost 5ct pear lab diamond ring set in platinum, called cheap next to the asker's $7,500 quote |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | pear | platinum | 2026 | Paid $1800 for a 5ct pear-cut diamond set in platinum, cited to argue the asker's $10k quote was overpriced |
| $1,900 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Custom pear-shape setting with gallery rail and extra prongs, no halo; price given as 'so far' while ring still being made |
| $1,920 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.15 ct | pear | – | 2023 | 2.15ct E VS1 HPHT pear with ideal proportions; Ritani price-matched a much lower price found elsewhere, vs $3,920/$4,777 listed at Ritani/James Allen |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.46 ct | pear | yellow gold | – | Bezel setting |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | pear | platinum | 2022 | Buyer's own pear diamond ring; another buyers suspected the stone was lab rather than natural given the low price |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.08 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Setting and all, through an NYC diamond district jeweler |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.08 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Bought sight-unseen online with a 14-day return period; all-in price including the setting |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.08 ct | pear | white gold | – | 5.08ct pear diamond in a 14k white gold setting from a NYC Diamond District jeweler, amazing pricing |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.08 ct | pear | white gold | 2024 | 5.08ct lab pear set in 14k white gold, purchased the December before the post, total around $2,000 |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | pear | – | 2025 | 5ct pear solitaire, all-in price with a stateside custom jeweler, cited as evidence the asker's $8k quote is too high |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | pear | white gold | 2025 | 5ct pear lab diamond, F VS1, 14k white gold setting, all-in through a NYC jeweler; cited as a much better deal than the $7k-10k set |
| $2,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.03 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Recently bought; a lower-quality 2.5ct natural in the same style was quoted around $26k |
| $2,200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | pear | – | 2024 | Recent purchase; the person asking asked the community whether the total price was a good deal |
| $2,210 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.75 ct | pear | gold | – | A set of two 14k gold rings with two pear-cut diamonds; 4.75ctw is total stone weight |
| $2,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.37 ct | pear | gold | – | Price level for this size and shape is consistent with lab-grown |
| $2,500 | Other gemstone | 3.5 ct | pear | – | – | A Diamond Nexus 'hybrid' simulant stone, not a genuine mined or lab diamond |
| $2,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | rose gold | 2025 | 14k rose-gold French pave ring, 3ct D/VVS2 pear stone; bought online instead of an in-person jeweler to save money. |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.4 ct | pear | – | – | Lab pear appraised at three times the price; she says a natural stone of these specs would top 20k |
| $3,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | pear | – | – | Her original diamond solitaire engagement ring, now outshone in her eyes by her much cheaper moissanite pieces. |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | pear | white gold | – | Also has a second ring with small diamonds totaling about 1ct, price for that one not given; feels she paid too much |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | pear | – | 2026 | Fiancé paid about 3k all in; lab pear with a halo and marquise side stones |
| $3,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.6 ct | pear | – | 2024 | Bezel setting, described as super comfortable to wear |
| $3,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.6 ct | pear | – | – | Second purchase by same writer; complete ring with setting bought overseas |
| $3,350 | Lab-grown diamond | – | pear | – | 2022 | Pear-shaped halo ring from Macy's discounted lab-grown line, bought around 50-55% off list price |
| $3,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.34 ct | pear | – | – | Two 0.25 ct side stones plus micro pave diamonds on a 14k cathedral setting; sourced everything herself to cut cost |
| $3,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | pear | white gold | 2022 | 2 ct pear in a classic white gold cathedral setting, all-in price; cited as proof that lab rings from web jewelers are affordable |
| $3,500 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | pear | – | – | Figure is their 3-4k budget, set just after buying a fixer-upper; picked a heavily included, cloudy natural stone over lab, sapphire or moissanite |
| $3,500 | Natural diamond | 0.75 ct | pear | – | – | Chose from finalists within a sub-$5K total budget; believes it's natural but isn't fully certain |
| $3,500 | – | 1 ct | pear | – | – | Stone and setting bought together in the 1990s, exact year not given |
| $4,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | pear | white gold | – | Stargazer cut with a decorative basket, plus a 0.5 carat diamond infinity band |
| $4,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | pear | yellow gold | 2026 | Quoted $8k (incl $2-3k for a 1.5ct stone) but sourced a 2ct pear lab diamond online for $600; custom ring totaled $4.5k |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | pear | rose gold | 2025 | Teardrop stone with a halo of mini diamonds, custom made |
| $5,000 | – | 2 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Paid at a jeweler she loved for unique styles; could have been cheaper elsewhere |
| $5,490 | Lab-grown diamond | 11 ct | pear | two tone | 2026 | 11ct+ fancy intense pink lab pear from an online vendor; no sales tax since seller has no CA stores; took about 5 weeks start to finish |
| $5,700 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Trilogy-style pear center, excellent polish, very good symmetry, no fluorescence; plus 0.46ct total in two side diamonds; price given in dollar terms |
| $5,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.4 ct | pear | – | – | Pear-shaped solitaire |
| $5,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.53 ct | pear | yellow gold | – | Higher than originally planned; $5.8k for the center stone and setting; couple's combined budget for engagement ring plus wedding band was $7k |
| $6,000 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | pear | – | 2024 | 1-carat antique pear-cut diamond from Andria Barbone, found for far less than the 25k+ versions of the same style; buyer says it looks larger than its weight |
| $6,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.25 ct | pear | – | – | MSRP for a single-halo setting bought separately from a 1.25ct pear lab diamond, no discount mentioned |
| $6,250 | – | 1 ct | pear | – | – | Dealer given a $5,000-7,500 budget; setting chosen to look bigger than the actual carat weight |
| $6,988 | – | 2.1 ct | pear | – | – | Paired with grandmother's gold wedding band from her 1950 marriage, engraved 'fidelity' inside |
| $7,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | – | 2025 | Thinks the asker's $10k quote for a smaller lab marquise is overpriced by comparison |
| $7,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.58 ct | pear | yellow gold | – | Custom design from a reputable NYC jeweler; tulip basket setting with cathedral and a small hidden diamond in the bridge |
| $7,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | pear | platinum | 2025 | Hidden halo, pave band |
| $8,400 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 4.04 ct | pear | – | 2023 | Pear diamond bought in Miami, then a pave band with side baguettes and a halo setting custom designed around it; writer says 'I just got' it |
| $8,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.03 ct | pear | – | – | Lab pear stone plus custom CAD setting with natural accent diamonds; Blue Nile quoted $16k for the same specs |
| $9,350 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.95 ct | pear | white gold | 2025 | Spent about a year designing a bespoke setting together with her fiance |
| $10,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1.5 ct | pear | – | 2017 | Appraised for insurance at close to double the $10k purchase price; writer says appraisers lean toward high insurance valuations |
| $10,000 | – | 1.6 ct | pear | – | 2012 | Pave multi-band setting; says lab-created diamonds now look enviably affordable by comparison |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.66 ct | pear | – | – | Fiance earns $225k/year; couple set a $10k budget and picked a 2.66ct pear lab diamond together |
| $10,000 | Natural diamond | – | pear | – | 2011 | Price included setting and design services; stone sourced from husband's home country in West Africa |
| $10,505 | – | 1.75 ct | pear | – | 2011 | Bezel pear diamond from James Allen; a a diamond buyers' forum discount took about $700 off, and the final cost ran about $5 over the couple's $10,500 budget |
| $11,000 | – | 2 ct | pear | – | – | Stated as roughly 10-12k; she did not recall the other specs and is very happy with it |
| $13,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | pear | – | – | Canary pear diamond engagement ring, stone and setting together; husband had talked of 2-3 ct; lab or natural not said |
| $25,000 | Natural diamond | 2.01 ct | pear | – | – | Solitaire band, described as basically just the cost of the stone |
| $30,000 | Natural diamond | 2.5 ct | pear | – | 2011 | Husband bought a mined pear-shaped diamond; she dislikes the shape and plans to buy her preferred shape after 15 years of marriage |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 3.11 ct | pear | – | – | Halo setting |
Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 81 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.
The largest discussions used here (60)
- 2026-01: Ring will be around 23k-35k. NEED ADVICE (1050 comments)
- 2026-04: my girlfriend told me she wants a 2 carat natural diamond or she'll say no. i already bought this lab diamond ring. am i crazy for thinking shes a red flag (898 comments)
- 2025-01: How much did you pay? (703 comments)
- 2023-09: The lab diamond Vs. natural debate is a CONSTANT fierce battle in jeweler groups. There are 185,000 people in here, I want your real opinions on WHY you chose a natural or lab diamond. I'll share the most upvoted 20 replies with the jeweler communities I'm in to try and give them some perspective. (602 comments)
- 2009-08: Show us your bezel rings (599 comments)
- 2026-01: I don’t mean this rudely at all but is everyone posting here marrying rich guys or are my standards just not attuned to what the norm is these days? (533 comments)
- 2026-01: Happily engaged… but not happy with my ring 🥹 Looking for advice. (456 comments)
- 2026-03: Am I crazy for wanting a $6k ring? (412 comments)
- 2022-10: How much y’all paying for your engagement rings? (399 comments)
- 2025-10: For everyone who has a diamond ring; is yours a natural or a lab-grown diamond? (355 comments)
- 2022-10: Is everyone here super rich? 😅 (336 comments)
- 2026-09: Anyone else pay for a portion of their engagement ring? (328 comments)
- 2024-06: Do women really care if a diamond is lab grown or mined? (302 comments)
- 2025-08: ELI5: Lab Grown Diamonds vs Traditional (302 comments)
- 2024-04: Partner and I agreed on a cheap engagement ring. How do I get the most bang for my buck? (280 comments)
- 2026-05: So disappointed with jeweler’s bait and switch (257 comments)
- 2025-11: Help! GF loves this 3-ring set from Jewels of Toronto, but I’m scared to pull the trigger ($7.5k, 4.5ct Lab). Advice needed! (242 comments)
- 2025-09: Average cost of an engagement ring (229 comments)
- 2024-09: Is Luvansh for real ? (215 comments)
- 2025-10: Planning on proposing soon. Am I Overpaying? (207 comments)
- 2024-08: Was quoted 10k CAD for a 2.5 carat moissanite (196 comments)
- 2026-02: 11 carat pink pear is finally set! (190 comments)
- 2023-06: Moissanite - Any regrets? (189 comments)
- 2025-06: Buying 3.5 radiant cut . Am I paying too much ? (184 comments)
- 2023-04: My Moissy Collection! (182 comments)
- 2022-10: How much did you spend on your SO’s ring? (180 comments)
- 2025-07: How much did you spend on an engagement ring ? (165 comments)
- 2025-02: 4 ct 🍐 Opinions on size please! (151 comments)
- 2023-11: The disappointment was real y’all (150 comments)
- 2025-11: GF wants old mine/antique Andria Barbone ring…worth it? (148 comments)
- 2025-01: Got my fiancé a 1 carat diamond ring! $5.7k. (142 comments)
- 2025-08: I got engaged 7/31!! He picked the perfect ring (142 comments)
- 2025-05: Anyone know where to get a cheap engagement ring that doesn’t look cheap? (139 comments)
- 2024-07: Did I just get ripped off on a lab grown diamond ($10K for 3.25 carats)? (137 comments)
- 2023-12: Overpriced? (131 comments)
- 2026-03: Price Check? (124 comments)
- 2022-10: Macy’s engagement ring? My girlfriend picked this one and it’s 4500$ 55% off the actual price. Just want advise to see if it’s worth it or not plz help (123 comments)
- 2024-09: Can you show me you 3k-10k rings? (122 comments)
- 2023-01: Do you think lab diamonds are worth it? (113 comments)
- 2024-11: How much is appropriate or the average to spend on an engagement ring? (100 comments)
- 2026-06: Growing pains, regrets, and lessons from my first custom lab (Fiorese, Sonia) (100 comments)
- 2024-05: Hey guys! My boyfriend and I have been looking at engagement rings and are completely blind to lab grown. I need advice. Is this a good deal or is it high, what’s the best lab grown website to shop from, does clarity/color matter as much for a radiant lab grown, etc. All advice welcome! Thanks! (95 comments)
- 2024-04: My ladies with 5 carat lab growns and above.... (90 comments)
- 2025-02: How do big stores actually sell jewelry at their prices (88 comments)
- 2026-04: How expensive are engagement rings these days (84 comments)
- 2026-02: Thoughts on 6.17 Carat D VVS1 diamond? (82 comments)
- 2026-08: Show me your favorite rings at $100 or less! (82 comments)
- 2025-10: I have 1,200 for a engagement ring (69 comments)
- 2025-07: 5 carat pear l/diamond, would you add a halo? (68 comments)
- 2022-09: Proposing to my gf this weekend, here’s the ring I got her. Stones are both lab grown diamonds, round is 1.12 carats and the pear is 1.36 carats. (67 comments)
- 2024-05: How much did your ring cost? (65 comments)
- 2023-08: Is it realistic to get a .75-1ct moissy ring for under 200$ (64 comments)
- 2023-09: with the prices I read on here per ct, why not just purchase lab grown diamond? (64 comments)
- 2024-08: STONE ALGO IS NOT A GOOD SITE TO CHECK PRICES (58 comments)
- 2025-09: General questions: how expensive was your engagement ring and where did you buy it? (56 comments)
- 2025-06: How much did you spend on your ring? (54 comments)
- 2022-01: Affordable ring (51 comments)
- 2025-10: Does my dream ring exist at a reasonable price? (47 comments)
- 2024-03: $1,795 4.13 CT lab diamond ring update- IGI lab certification was legitimate (47 comments)
- 2025-06: 4.45 carat pear on size 10 finger (43 comments)
- and 21 more, all in the dataset
A ring counts here when the buyer named the center stone's shape. Old European and old mine cuts are counted as round or cushion.