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1ct Tourmaline (Pear, 8.75×5.11mm, Violet) vs 3ct Tourmaline (Pear, 13.05×9mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Tourmaline (13.05×9mm, pear cut) appears 2.6 times larger than 1ct Tourmaline (8.75×5.11mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Tourmaline (pear cut)
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3ct Tourmaline (pear cut)
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8.75×5.11 mm 13.05×9 mm
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Actual size of 1ct Tourmaline (pear cut, 8.75×5.11mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 3ct Tourmaline (pear cut, 13.05×9mm, Violet color)
 
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Violet 1ct Tourmaline (pear cut, 8.75×5.11mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Violet 3ct Tourmaline (pear cut, 13.05×9mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 1ct Tourmaline Pear (8.75×5.11mm, Violet) and 3ct Tourmaline Pear (13.05×9mm, Violet) 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 Ct Tourmaline (Pear) 3 Ct Tourmaline (Pear)
8.75×5.11 mm vs 13.05×9 mm
32.64 mm²   85.74 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Tourmaline (13.05×9mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Tourmaline (8.75×5.11mm, pear cut)
1ct Tourmaline Pear (8.75×5.11mm)
3ct Tourmaline Pear (13.05×9mm)
Difference: 163% (53.1 mm²)
3ct Tourmaline Pear (13.05×9mm) has approx. 163% more face-up area than 1ct Tourmaline Pear (8.75×5.11mm). In other words, it's 2.63x larger.


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