2ct Moissanite (Pear, 11.52×6.94mm, White) vs 2ct Diamond (Pear, 11.4×6.87mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Moissanite (11.52×6.94mm, pear cut) appears 2% larger than 2ct Diamond (11.4×6.87mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Moissanite Pear (11.52×6.94mm, White)
and
2ct Diamond Pear (11.4×6.87mm, White)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Moissanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 3.22 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Moissanite 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.
| 2 Ct Moissanite (Pear) | 2 Ct Diamond (Pear) | |
| 11.52×6.94 mm | vs | 11.4×6.87 mm |
| 58.36 mm² | 57.17 mm² |
| 2ct Moissanite Pear (11.52×6.94mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Pear (11.4×6.87mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (1.19 mm²) |
2ct Moissanite (Pear, 11.52×6.94mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Pear, 11.4×6.87mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Moissanite (Pear, White, 11.52 x 6.94) vs. 2ct Cubic Zirconia (Pear, White, 9.55 x 5.75)
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- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)