1.76ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.49×5.79mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 2.62ct Hiddenite (Pear, 12.37×7.45mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.62ct Hiddenite (12.37×7.45mm, pear cut) appears 87% larger than 1.76ct Sapphire (8.49×5.79mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.49×5.79 mm | 12.37×7.45 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
1.76ct Sapphire Pear (8.49×5.79mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
2.62ct Hiddenite Pear (12.37×7.45mm, Light Green )
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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Hiddenite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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.
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.
| 1.76 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 2.62 Ct Hiddenite (Pear) | |
| 8.49×5.79 mm | vs | 12.37×7.45 mm |
| 35.88 mm² | 67.27 mm² |
| 1.76ct Sapphire Pear (8.49×5.79mm) | |
| 2.62ct Hiddenite Pear (12.37×7.45mm) | |
| Difference: 87% (31.39 mm²) |
2.62ct Hiddenite (Pear, 12.37×7.45mm) has approx. 87% more face-up area than 1.76ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.49×5.79mm).
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