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5ct Amethyst (Pear, 16.28×9.81mm, Dark Violet) vs 10ct Amethyst (Pear, 20.52×12.36mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Amethyst (20.52×12.36mm, pear cut) appears 59% larger than 5ct Amethyst (16.28×9.81mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Amethyst (pear cut)
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10ct Amethyst (pear cut)
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violet
16.28×9.81 mm 20.52×12.36 mm
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Actual size of 5ct Amethyst (pear cut, 16.28×9.81mm, Dark Violet color)   Actual size of 10ct Amethyst (pear cut, 20.52×12.36mm, Violet color)
 
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Dark Violet 5ct Amethyst (pear cut, 16.28×9.81mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Ring on a right finger
Violet 10ct Amethyst (pear cut, 20.52×12.36mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 5ct Amethyst Pear (16.28×9.81mm, Dark Violet) and 10ct Amethyst Pear (20.52×12.36mm, 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.


5 Ct Amethyst (Pear) 10 Ct Amethyst (Pear)
16.28×9.81 mm vs 20.52×12.36 mm
116.59 mm²   185.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 10ct Amethyst (20.52×12.36mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Amethyst (16.28×9.81mm, pear cut)
5ct Amethyst Pear (16.28×9.81mm)
10ct Amethyst Pear (20.52×12.36mm)
Difference: 59% (68.56 mm²)
10ct Amethyst Pear (20.52×12.36mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 5ct Amethyst Pear (16.28×9.81mm).


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