0.6ct Diamond (Pear, 7.64×4.6mm, White) vs 1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.3×5mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Sapphire (8.3×5mm, pear cut) appears 18% larger than 0.6ct Diamond (7.64×4.6mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.64×4.6 mm | 8.3×5 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
0.6ct Diamond Pear (7.64×4.6mm, White)
and
1ct Sapphire Pear (8.3×5mm, 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.
| 0.6 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | |
| 7.64×4.6 mm | vs | 8.3×5 mm |
| 25.66 mm² | 30.3 mm² |
| 0.6ct Diamond Pear (7.64×4.6mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Pear (8.3×5mm) | |
| Difference: 18% (4.64 mm²) |
1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.3×5mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, 7.64×4.6mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 1.4ct Diamond (Pear, White, 10.13 x 6.1)
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 1.2ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 8.83 x 5.32)
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Pear, Light Yellow, 8.03 x 4.84)
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.03 x 4.84)
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6) vs. 0.4ct Diamond (Pear, White, 6.67 x 4.02)