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4ct Amethyst (Pear, 15.12×9.11mm, Violet) vs 2ct Amethyst (Pear, 12×7.23mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Amethyst (15.12×9.11mm, pear cut) appears 59% larger than 2ct Amethyst (12×7.23mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Amethyst (pear cut)
vs
 2ct Amethyst (pear cut)
violet
 
violet
15.12×9.11 mm 12×7.23 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Amethyst (pear cut, 15.12×9.11mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 2ct Amethyst (pear cut, 12×7.23mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 4ct Amethyst (pear cut, 15.12×9.11mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 2ct Amethyst (pear cut, 12×7.23mm) 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
 54% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Amethyst Pear (15.12×9.11mm, Violet) and 2ct Amethyst Pear (12×7.23mm, Violet) 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.


4 Ct Amethyst (Pear) 2 Ct Amethyst (Pear)
15.12×9.11 mm vs 12×7.23 mm
100.55 mm²   63.33 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Amethyst (15.12×9.11mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Amethyst (12×7.23mm, pear cut)
4ct Amethyst Pear (15.12×9.11mm)
2ct Amethyst Pear (12×7.23mm)
Difference: 59% (37.22 mm²)
4ct Amethyst (Pear, 15.12×9.11mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 2ct Amethyst (Pear, 12×7.23mm).


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