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1.2ct Sapphire (Pear, 8×6mm, Dark Green) vs 1.27ct Sapphire (Princess, 5.82×5.82mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.2ct Sapphire (8×6mm, pear cut) appears 3% larger than 1.27ct Sapphire (5.82×5.82mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.2ct Sapphire (pear cut)
vs
1.27ct Sapphire (princess cut)
dark green
 
light green
8×6 mm 5.82×5.82 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.2ct Sapphire (pear cut, 8×6mm, Dark Green color)   Actual size of 1.27ct Sapphire (princess cut, 5.82×5.82mm, Light Green  color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Green 1.2ct Sapphire (pear cut, 8×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Green  1.27ct Sapphire (princess cut, 5.82×5.82mm) 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
36% vs 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.2ct Sapphire Pear (8×6mm, Dark Green) and 1.27ct Sapphire Princess (5.82×5.82mm, Light Green ) 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.


1.2 Ct Sapphire (Pear) 1.27 Ct Sapphire (Princess)
8×6 mm vs 5.82×5.82 mm
35.04 mm²   33.87 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.2ct Sapphire (8×6mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.27ct Sapphire (5.82×5.82mm, princess cut)
1.2ct Sapphire Pear (8×6mm)
1.27ct Sapphire Princess (5.82×5.82mm)
Difference: 3% (1.17 mm²)
1.2ct Sapphire (Pear, 8×6mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 1.27ct Sapphire (Princess, 5.82×5.82mm).


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