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6ct Diamond (Pear, 16.43×9.9mm, White) vs 5ct Diamond (Pear, 15.47×9.32mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Diamond (16.43×9.9mm, pear cut) appears 13% larger than 5ct Diamond (15.47×9.32mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Diamond (pear cut)
vs
 5ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
white
16.43×9.9 mm 15.47×9.32 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Diamond (pear cut, 16.43×9.9mm, White color)   Actual size of 5ct Diamond (pear cut, 15.47×9.32mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 6ct Diamond (pear cut, 16.43×9.9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 5ct Diamond (pear cut, 15.47×9.32mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 59% vs 56%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Diamond Pear (16.43×9.9mm, White) and 5ct Diamond Pear (15.47×9.32mm, 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.

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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.


6 Ct Diamond (Pear) 5 Ct Diamond (Pear)
16.43×9.9 mm vs 15.47×9.32 mm
118.74 mm²   105.25 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Diamond (16.43×9.9mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (15.47×9.32mm, pear cut)
6ct Diamond Pear (16.43×9.9mm)
5ct Diamond Pear (15.47×9.32mm)
Difference: 13% (13.49 mm²)
6ct Diamond (Pear, 16.43×9.9mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Pear, 15.47×9.32mm).


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