1ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6×6mm, Light Purple) vs 1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8×6mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Sapphire (8×6mm, pear cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Sapphire (6×6mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Sapphire Cushion (6×6mm, Light Purple)
and
1ct Sapphire Pear (8×6mm, Light Purple)
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 Sapphire (Cushion) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | |
| 6×6 mm | vs | 8×6 mm |
| 32.4 mm² | 35.04 mm² |
| 1ct Sapphire Cushion (6×6mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Pear (8×6mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (2.64 mm²) |
1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8×6mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6×6mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Pear, Light Purple, 7 x 5)
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- 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 5.5 x 5.5)
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- 2ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 7.04 x 7.04) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 4.13ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 9.91 x 7.48) vs. 4.57ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.31 x 8.15)
- 0.2ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 3.27 x 3.27) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Pear, Violet, 9.05 x 5.45)