3ct Diamond (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm, White) vs 3ct Cubic Zirconia (Pear, 10.94×6.59mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Diamond (13.05×7.86mm, pear cut) appears 42% larger than 3ct Cubic Zirconia (10.94×6.59mm, pear 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
3ct Diamond Pear (13.05×7.86mm, White)
and
3ct Cubic Zirconia Pear (10.94×6.59mm, 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, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(5.65 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 3 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 3 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Pear) | |
| 13.05×7.86 mm | vs | 10.94×6.59 mm |
| 74.88 mm² | 52.63 mm² |
| 3ct Diamond Pear (13.05×7.86mm) | |
| 3ct Cubic Zirconia Pear (10.94×6.59mm) | |
| Difference: 42% (22.25 mm²) |
3ct Diamond (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm) has approx. 42% more face-up area than 3ct Cubic Zirconia (Pear, 10.94×6.59mm).
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