Pyriform, as applied to diamonds and pearls in this shape. Such a diamond is sometimes called 'drop-shaped'; if the narrow end is pointed, it is a pendeloque. In the case of a pearl, it is sometimescalled 'drop-shaped' or 'drop pearl'.
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Pyriform, as applied to diamonds and pearls in this shape. Such a diamond is sometimes called 'drop-shaped'; if the narrow end is pointed, it is a pendeloque. In the case of a pearl, it is sometimescalled 'drop-shaped' or 'drop pearl'.
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From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson
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