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3ct Tourmaline (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm, Violet) vs 3ct Tourmaline (Radiant, 8.46×8.46mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Tourmaline (13.05×7.86mm, pear cut) appears 10% larger than 3ct Tourmaline (8.46×8.46mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Tourmaline (pear cut)
vs
3ct Tourmaline (radiant cut)
violet
 
violet
13.05×7.86 mm 8.46×8.46 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Tourmaline (pear cut, 13.05×7.86mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 3ct Tourmaline (radiant cut, 8.46×8.46mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 3ct Tourmaline (pear cut, 13.05×7.86mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 3ct Tourmaline (radiant cut, 8.46×8.46mm) 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
47% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Tourmaline Pear (13.05×7.86mm, Violet) and 3ct Tourmaline Radiant (8.46×8.46mm, 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.


3 Ct Tourmaline (Pear) 3 Ct Tourmaline (Radiant)
13.05×7.86 mm vs 8.46×8.46 mm
74.88 mm²   67.99 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Tourmaline (13.05×7.86mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Tourmaline (8.46×8.46mm, radiant cut)
3ct Tourmaline Pear (13.05×7.86mm)
3ct Tourmaline Radiant (8.46×8.46mm)
Difference: 10% (6.89 mm²)
3ct Tourmaline (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 3ct Tourmaline (Radiant, 8.46×8.46mm).


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