5.5ct Diamond (Pear, 15.97×9.62mm, White) vs 5.5ct Cubic Zirconia (Pear, 13.38×8.06mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Diamond (15.97×9.62mm, pear cut) appears 42% larger than 5.5ct Cubic Zirconia (13.38×8.06mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Diamond Pear (15.97×9.62mm, White)
and
5.5ct Cubic Zirconia Pear (13.38×8.06mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(5.65 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 5.5 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 5.5 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Pear) | |
| 15.97×9.62 mm | vs | 13.38×8.06 mm |
| 112.15 mm² | 78.73 mm² |
| 5.5ct Diamond Pear (15.97×9.62mm) | |
| 5.5ct Cubic Zirconia Pear (13.38×8.06mm) | |
| Difference: 42% (33.42 mm²) |
5.5ct Diamond (Pear, 15.97×9.62mm) has approx. 42% more face-up area than 5.5ct Cubic Zirconia (Pear, 13.38×8.06mm).
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