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1.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.4×6.4mm, Light Violet) vs 2ct Sapphire (Pear, 10.46×6.3mm, Yellow)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (10.46×6.3mm, pear cut) appears 31% larger than 1.5ct Sapphire (6.4×6.4mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
vs
2ct Sapphire (pear cut)
light violet
 
yellow
6.4×6.4 mm 10.46×6.3 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.4×6.4mm, Light Violet color)   Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (pear cut, 10.46×6.3mm, Yellow color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Violet 1.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.4×6.4mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Yellow 2ct Sapphire (pear cut, 10.46×6.3mm) 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
38% vs 38%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Sapphire Cushion (6.4×6.4mm, Light Violet) and 2ct Sapphire Pear (10.46×6.3mm, Yellow) 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.


1.5 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) 2 Ct Sapphire (Pear)
6.4×6.4 mm vs 10.46×6.3 mm
36.86 mm²   48.11 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (10.46×6.3mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sapphire (6.4×6.4mm, cushion cut)
1.5ct Sapphire Cushion (6.4×6.4mm)
2ct Sapphire Pear (10.46×6.3mm)
Difference: 31% (11.25 mm²)
2ct Sapphire (Pear, 10.46×6.3mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 1.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.4×6.4mm).


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