2ct Morganite (Oval, 9×7mm, Light Red) vs 4ct Sapphire (Pear, 12×8.2mm, Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (12×8.2mm, pear cut) appears 39% larger than 2ct Morganite (9×7mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Morganite Oval (9×7mm, Light Red)
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4ct Sapphire Pear (12×8.2mm, 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
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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 Morganite (Oval) | 4 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | |
| 9×7 mm | vs | 12×8.2 mm |
| 51.66 mm² | 71.83 mm² |
| 2ct Morganite Oval (9×7mm) | |
| 4ct Sapphire Pear (12×8.2mm) | |
| Difference: 39% (20.17 mm²) |
4ct Sapphire (Pear, 12×8.2mm) has approx. 39% more face-up area than 2ct Morganite (Oval, 9×7mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 3ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Purple, 10 x 4)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 3ct Topaz (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 10 x 8)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 8ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 11 x 12)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 2ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 8 x 6)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1.5ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 10 x 7)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 8.9 x 7)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.