13ct Sapphire (Pear, 20×12.05mm, Blue) vs 13ct Fluorite (Pear, 21.58×13mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 13ct Fluorite (21.58×13mm, pear cut) appears 16% larger than 13ct Sapphire (20×12.05mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
13ct Sapphire Pear (20×12.05mm, Blue)
and
13ct Fluorite Pear (21.58×13mm, Bluish 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 Fluorite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Fluorite 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.
| 13 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 13 Ct Fluorite (Pear) | |
| 20×12.05 mm | vs | 21.58×13 mm |
| 175.93 mm² | 204.79 mm² |
| 13ct Sapphire Pear (20×12.05mm) | |
| 13ct Fluorite Pear (21.58×13mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (28.86 mm²) |
13ct Fluorite (Pear, 21.58×13mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 13ct Sapphire (Pear, 20×12.05mm).
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