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1.5ct Diamond (Pear, 9×6mm, White) vs 1ct Morganite (Pear, 8×6mm, Light Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Diamond (9×6mm, pear cut) appears 13% larger than 1ct Morganite (8×6mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Diamond (pear cut)
vs
 1ct Morganite (pear cut)
white
 
light purple
9×6 mm 8×6 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 9×6mm, White color)   Actual size of 1ct Morganite (pear cut, 8×6mm, Light Purple color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 9×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Purple 1ct Morganite (pear cut, 8×6mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 36% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Diamond Pear (9×6mm, White) and 1ct Morganite Pear (8×6mm, Light Purple) 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

All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.52 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.


1.5 Ct Diamond (Pear) 1 Ct Morganite (Pear)
9×6 mm vs 8×6 mm
39.42 mm²   35.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Diamond (9×6mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Morganite (8×6mm, pear cut)
1.5ct Diamond Pear (9×6mm)
1ct Morganite Pear (8×6mm)
Difference: 13% (4.38 mm²)
1.5ct Diamond (Pear, 9×6mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 1ct Morganite (Pear, 8×6mm).


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