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1ct Spinel (Pear, 8.6×5.18mm, Red) vs 1ct Spinel (Oval, 7.83×5.22mm, Light Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Spinel (7.83×5.22mm, oval cut) appears 3% larger than 1ct Spinel (8.6×5.18mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Spinel (pear cut)
vs
1ct Spinel (oval cut)
red
 
light red
8.6×5.18 mm 7.83×5.22 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Spinel (pear cut, 8.6×5.18mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1ct Spinel (oval cut, 7.83×5.22mm, Light Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1ct Spinel (pear cut, 8.6×5.18mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Red 1ct Spinel (oval cut, 7.83×5.22mm) 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
31% vs 31%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Spinel Pear (8.6×5.18mm, Red) and 1ct Spinel Oval (7.83×5.22mm, Light Red) 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.


1 Ct Spinel (Pear) 1 Ct Spinel (Oval)
8.6×5.18 mm vs 7.83×5.22 mm
32.52 mm²   33.52 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Spinel (7.83×5.22mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Spinel (8.6×5.18mm, pear cut)
1ct Spinel Pear (8.6×5.18mm)
1ct Spinel Oval (7.83×5.22mm)
Difference: 3% (1 mm²)
1ct Spinel (Oval, 7.83×5.22mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 1ct Spinel (Pear, 8.6×5.18mm).


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