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1.5ct Sapphire (Marquise, 11.3×5.65mm, Blue) vs 1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.3×5mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Sapphire (11.3×5.65mm, marquise cut) appears 50% larger than 1ct Sapphire (8.3×5mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Sapphire (marquise cut)
vs
 1ct Sapphire (pear cut)
blue
 
blue
11.3×5.65 mm 8.3×5 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Sapphire (marquise cut, 11.3×5.65mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1ct Sapphire (pear cut, 8.3×5mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.5ct Sapphire (marquise cut, 11.3×5.65mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 1ct Sapphire (pear cut, 8.3×5mm) 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
 34% vs 30%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Sapphire Marquise (11.3×5.65mm, Blue) and 1ct Sapphire Pear (8.3×5mm, 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.


1.5 Ct Sapphire (Marquise) 1 Ct Sapphire (Pear)
11.3×5.65 mm vs 8.3×5 mm
45.33 mm²   30.3 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sapphire (11.3×5.65mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Sapphire (8.3×5mm, pear cut)
1.5ct Sapphire Marquise (11.3×5.65mm)
1ct Sapphire Pear (8.3×5mm)
Difference: 50% (15.03 mm²)
1.5ct Sapphire (Marquise, 11.3×5.65mm) has approx. 50% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.3×5mm).


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