1.25 Carat Heartvs1.5 Carat Pear

When comparing a 1.25 carat Heart to a 1.5 carat Pear, the 1.5 carat Pear appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 32% larger than the 1.25 carat Heart. The distinctive teardrop pear shape measures 10mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the romantic heart shape at 6.8mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 1.25 carat heart diamond measures 6.8mm × 6.8mm, while the 1.5 carat pear measures 10mm × 6.6mm. The 1.5 carat pear covers approximately 59% of the width of an average finger (size 6.5), creating a substantial, eye-catching presence.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that heart diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to pear cuts. Use the interactive visual tool above to see these diamonds side-by-side with a US dime for real-world scale reference. The measurements shown are based on well-cut diamonds with standard proportions.

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