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1.4ct Sapphire (Round, 6.69×6.69mm, Blue) vs 3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (11.99×7.22mm, pear cut) appears 80% larger than 1.4ct Sapphire (6.69×6.69mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.4ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
3ct Sapphire (pear cut)
blue
 
blue
6.69×6.69 mm 11.99×7.22 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.4ct Sapphire (round cut, 6.69×6.69mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (pear cut, 11.99×7.22mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.4ct Sapphire (round cut, 6.69×6.69mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (pear cut, 11.99×7.22mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
40% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.4ct Sapphire Round (6.69×6.69mm, Blue) and 3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm, Blue) as they would appear on a ring and finger. Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these gemstones would look on your finger.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and the proportions of the cut. Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.


1.4 Ct Sapphire (Round) 3 Ct Sapphire (Pear)
6.69×6.69 mm vs 11.99×7.22 mm
35.15 mm²   63.19 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (11.99×7.22mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.4ct Sapphire (6.69×6.69mm, round cut)
1.4ct Sapphire Round (6.69×6.69mm)
3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm)
Difference: 80% (28.04 mm²)
3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm) has approx. 80% more face-up area than 1.4ct Sapphire (Round, 6.69×6.69mm).


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