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3ct Morganite (Pear, 12×8mm, Light Red) vs 2.5ct Morganite (Pear, 12.85×7.74mm, Light Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Morganite (12.85×7.74mm, pear cut) appears 4% larger than 3ct Morganite (12×8mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Morganite (pear cut)
vs
2.5ct Morganite (pear cut)
light red
 
light red
12×8 mm 12.85×7.74 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Morganite (pear cut, 12×8mm, Light Red color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Morganite (pear cut, 12.85×7.74mm, Light Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Red 3ct Morganite (pear cut, 12×8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Red 2.5ct Morganite (pear cut, 12.85×7.74mm) 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
48% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Morganite Pear (12×8mm, Light Red) and 2.5ct Morganite Pear (12.85×7.74mm, 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.


3 Ct Morganite (Pear) 2.5 Ct Morganite (Pear)
12×8 mm vs 12.85×7.74 mm
70.08 mm²   72.61 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Morganite (12.85×7.74mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Morganite (12×8mm, pear cut)
3ct Morganite Pear (12×8mm)
2.5ct Morganite Pear (12.85×7.74mm)
Difference: 4% (2.53 mm²)
2.5ct Morganite (Pear, 12.85×7.74mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 3ct Morganite (Pear, 12×8mm).


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