3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 3ct Diamond (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Diamond (13.05×7.86mm, pear cut) appears 18% larger than 3ct Sapphire (11.99×7.22mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.99×7.22 mm | 13.05×7.86 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
3ct Diamond Pear (13.05×7.86mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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 Sapphire (Pear) | 3 Ct Diamond (Pear) | |
| 11.99×7.22 mm | vs | 13.05×7.86 mm |
| 63.19 mm² | 74.88 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm) | |
| 3ct Diamond Pear (13.05×7.86mm) | |
| Difference: 18% (11.69 mm²) |
3ct Diamond (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 11.99 x 7.22) vs. 6ct Emerald (Oval, Bluish Green, 15.68 x 10.45)
- 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 11.99 x 7.22) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)
- 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 11.99 x 7.22) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Trillion, Dark Bluish Green, 8.86 x 8.86)
- 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 11.99 x 7.22) vs. 4.44ct Emerald (Princess, Bluish Green, 10.07 x 10.07)
- 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 11.99 x 7.22) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 8.3 x 5)
- 1.93ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 9 x 6) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 10 x 7)
- 2ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 10.46 x 6.3) vs. 1.6ct Diamond (Round, White, 7.6 x 7.6)
- 2ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 10.46 x 6.3) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)