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6ct Sapphire (Cushion, 10.16×10.16mm, Blue) vs 6ct Sapphire (Pear, 15.09×9.09mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (15.09×9.09mm, pear cut) appears 8% larger than 6ct Sapphire (10.16×10.16mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
vs
6ct Sapphire (pear cut)
blue
 
blue
10.16×10.16 mm 15.09×9.09 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 10.16×10.16mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 6ct Sapphire (pear cut, 15.09×9.09mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 6ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 10.16×10.16mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 6ct Sapphire (pear cut, 15.09×9.09mm) 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
61% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Sapphire Cushion (10.16×10.16mm, Blue) and 6ct Sapphire Pear (15.09×9.09mm, 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.

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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.


6 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) 6 Ct Sapphire (Pear)
10.16×10.16 mm vs 15.09×9.09 mm
92.9 mm²   100.13 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Sapphire (15.09×9.09mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Sapphire (10.16×10.16mm, cushion cut)
6ct Sapphire Cushion (10.16×10.16mm)
6ct Sapphire Pear (15.09×9.09mm)
Difference: 8% (7.23 mm²)
6ct Sapphire (Pear, 15.09×9.09mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 6ct Sapphire (Cushion, 10.16×10.16mm).


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