When cut to perfection, the pear is a romantic, sparkly show-stopper. Here, 26 dazzling examples of the best in pear cut engagement rings.

Sotheby's The No. 5 lot was a ring by Harry Winston featuring a 23.65-carat pear-shaped diamond of D color and VVS2 clarity flanked by tapered baguette diamonds. It fetched nearly $1.4 million.

More Christie's Next is a platinum necklace centered with a 25.45-carat pear brilliant-cut flawless, D-color diamond. It fetched more than $2.3 million, besting its high estimate.

A smaller diamond, but one with an interesting provenance and perfect clarity, is also up for grabs June 8. The 54.03 carat Chrysler diamond, a pear-shaped internally flawless, D color gem, is set ...

NEWPORT BEACH, California – (March 1, 2016) –Lugano Diamonds of Newport Beach, Calif. is proud to introduce its elegant and colorful Champagne Pear Drop Earrings. Exceptional in design ...