2ct Diamond (Pear, 11.4×6.87mm, White) vs 3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (11.99×7.22mm, pear cut) appears 11% larger than 2ct Diamond (11.4×6.87mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.4×6.87 mm | 11.99×7.22 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Diamond Pear (11.4×6.87mm, White)
and
3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 2 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 3 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | |
| 11.4×6.87 mm | vs | 11.99×7.22 mm |
| 57.17 mm² | 63.19 mm² |
| 2ct Diamond Pear (11.4×6.87mm) | |
| 3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (6.02 mm²) |
3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Pear, 11.4×6.87mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87) vs. 2ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 11.94 x 7.19)
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- 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87) vs. 1.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.01 x 6.63)