3ct Morganite (Pear, 12×8mm, Light Red) vs 4ct Spinel (Pear, 13.66×8.23mm, Light Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Spinel (13.66×8.23mm, pear cut) appears 17% larger than 3ct Morganite (12×8mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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4ct Spinel (pear cut) |
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| 12×8 mm | 13.66×8.23 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 Morganite Pear (12×8mm, Light Red)
and
4ct Spinel Pear (13.66×8.23mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Spinel will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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 Morganite (Pear) | 4 Ct Spinel (Pear) | |
| 12×8 mm | vs | 13.66×8.23 mm |
| 70.08 mm² | 82.07 mm² |
| 3ct Morganite Pear (12×8mm) | |
| 4ct Spinel Pear (13.66×8.23mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (11.99 mm²) |
4ct Spinel (Pear, 13.66×8.23mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 3ct Morganite (Pear, 12×8mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 10 x 7)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 2.5ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12.85 x 7.74)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 2ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 11.94 x 7.19)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 2ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 10 x 7)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 9 x 6)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 4ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 14 x 8)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 1.5ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 10.84 x 6.53)
- 5ct Morganite (Pear, Light Brown, 16.19 x 9.75) vs. 5ct Citrine (Pear, Yellow, 16.28 x 9.81)