How big should a pear diamond be?
How big should a pear diamond be?
While the length to width ratio of classic pear shaped diamonds is 1.40-1.70, personal preference will again dictate choice. The shape preference may also be affected by the diamond’s eventual setting: A narrow pear diamond is ideal for dangle earrings, while a wider shape might be preferred for a solitaire ring.
How many mm is a pear?
Pear Diamond Sizes
Pear MM Size | Pear Carat Weight |
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4×3 mm. | 0.21 ct. |
5×3 mm. | 0.25 ct. |
5×4 mm. | 0.35 ct. |
6×4 mm. | 0.50 ct. |
How many mm is a 2 carat pear shaped diamond?
2 Carat Pear Cut Diamond (11.4×6.87×4.19mm) – Actual Size.

Do pear diamonds look bigger?
Because of their elongated shape, pear cuts look larger than a round diamond. But it’s not just appearance, they’re actually 8% larger on their top surface! This means that even a small diamond will make a big impact. Of course, a large pear will look absolutely huge.
Is color or clarity more important in a pear diamond?
Like many other fancy shapes (such as the marquise or heart shape), a pear shaped diamond tends to hold more color than a round brilliant. Therefore, it is best to choose a diamond that is high on the GIA color scale or a fancy-color diamond.

How many carats is a 3.5 mm diamond?
0.17 ct.
Round Diamond Sizes
Round MM Size | Round Carat Weight |
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3.25 mm. | 0.14 ct. |
3.5 mm. | 0.17 ct. |
3.75 mm. | 0.21 ct. |
4 mm. | 0.25 ct. |
How many mm is 5 carats?
5 carat diamond is approximately 5.2mm. Even though the carat weight is 50% of a 1 carat stone, it doesn’t face up twice as small!
How many carats is 7.7 mm?
1.00 ct.
MM Size | Carat Weight |
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7×5 mm. | 0.75 ct. |
7.5×5.5 mm. | 0.85 ct. |
7.7×5.7 mm. | 1.00 ct. |
8×6 mm. | 1.25 ct. |
What carat is 10mm?
3.5 carat
Standard Gem Sizes
Rounds | ||
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Size | Weight | Weight |
10 mm | 3.5 carat | 32.2 carat |
11 mm | 4.6 carat | 43.0 carat |
12 mm | 6.0 carat | 58.5 carat |
How big is a 2 carat pear ring?
First of all, a 2ct pear cut diamond that is polished to good proportions will be roughly 10mm by 6.7mm in face-up size.
How do I measure my pear shape?
Identify yourself as a pear-shape if your bust and waist are smaller than your hips. If your hips are the largest of the 3 measurements, and your bust and waist are equal in size or if your bust is smaller than your waist, you’re a pear shape.