6ct Sapphire (Pear, 15.09×9.09mm, Blue) vs 4ct Diamond (Pear, 14.36×8.65mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (15.09×9.09mm, pear cut) appears 10% larger than 4ct Diamond (14.36×8.65mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 15.09×9.09 mm | 14.36×8.65 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Sapphire Pear (15.09×9.09mm, Blue)
and
4ct Diamond Pear (14.36×8.65mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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.
| 6 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 4 Ct Diamond (Pear) | |
| 15.09×9.09 mm | vs | 14.36×8.65 mm |
| 100.13 mm² | 90.68 mm² |
| 6ct Sapphire Pear (15.09×9.09mm) | |
| 4ct Diamond Pear (14.36×8.65mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (9.45 mm²) |
6ct Sapphire (Pear, 15.09×9.09mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 4ct Diamond (Pear, 14.36×8.65mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 6ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 17.2 x 10.36)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 6ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 14.36 x 9.57)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 2ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 7.99 x 7.99)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 5ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 10.9 x 10.9)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 5ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 16.19 x 9.75)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 0.25ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 4.56 x 3.04)