1ct Amethyst (Pear, 8×6mm, Violet) vs 1ct Amethyst (Cushion, 6×6mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Amethyst (8×6mm, pear cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Amethyst (6×6mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Amethyst Pear (8×6mm, Violet)
and
1ct Amethyst Cushion (6×6mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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 Ct Amethyst (Pear) | 1 Ct Amethyst (Cushion) | |
| 8×6 mm | vs | 6×6 mm |
| 35.04 mm² | 32.4 mm² |
| 1ct Amethyst Pear (8×6mm) | |
| 1ct Amethyst Cushion (6×6mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (2.64 mm²) |
1ct Amethyst (Pear, 8×6mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Amethyst (Cushion, 6×6mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 9 x 7)
- 0.65ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 8 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 30ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 29.6 x 17.83) vs. 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 8 x 6)
- 1.4ct Amethyst (Pear, Light Purple, 10 x 7) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Pear, White, 10 x 6.8)
- 1.6ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 11.14 x 6.71) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 40ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 29 x 19.63) vs. 40ct Diamond (Pear, Black, 29 x 19)