3.0 Carat Ovalvs3.0 Carat Pear

When comparing a 3 carat Oval to a 3 carat Pear, the 3 carat Pear appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 7% larger than the 3 carat Oval.

Detailed Measurements:

The 3 carat oval diamond measures 11.2mm × 8.3mm, while the 3 carat pear measures 12.3mm × 8.1mm. The 3 carat pear covers approximately 72% of the width of an average finger (size 6.5), creating a substantial, eye-catching presence.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that oval 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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