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Conducted by American scientists, a study into women's health found "pear-shaped" figures - where fat is carried on the legs - are less likely to suffer from heart disease compared to those with extra pounds on the stomach.

The study published in the 'European Heart Journal' found that storing a greater proportion of body fat in the legs (pear-shaped) was linked to a significantly decreased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in these women.

Greene told People, 'Paris at one point in time told Chris she really loved her mother's pear-shaped diamond, and when Chris came to me that was his request.'

The previous day the "Unique Pink," an extremely rare 15.38 carat pear-shaped pink diamond sold for $31.6 million at Sotheby's in Geneva, breaking another record making it the most expensive fancy vivid pink diamond ever to sell at auction.

Diverse Abilities, a charity that supports more than 600 children and adults with disabilities in Dorset, is hoping to raise PS15,000 through the sale of the raffle tickets for the pear-shaped pendant.

If you are pear-shaped they balance out wide hips, giving you a slimmer silhouette.

Channel some pear-shaped, 1970s chic with a pair of wide-hemmed jeans.

Atomic nuclei come in many shapes and sizes, and scientists have now obtained precise measurements of an elusive form: pear-shaped. Studying these exotic nuclei, described in the May 9 Nature, could allow physicists to better understand subatomic structure and to find new particles and forces.

For instance, colour can have an almost magical influence on size - pear-shaped ladies should stick to soft pastel shades up top and go for darker colours on the bottom half.

But if this push for independence is a success and then it all goes pear-shaped, the Weirs will still have the cash to flee the country.

Documentary Wild Britain With Ray Mears (ITV1, 8pm) HE MAY look like Adrian Chiles after a fight, but Ray Mears (below) is the man you want on your side if it all goes pear-shaped and you find yourself in the woods living on squirrel.

The ring (below) is typical of Bulgari's trademark simplicity and is set obliquely with a pear-shaped diamond, weighing 3.93 carats.