3.5 Carat Roundvs3.5 Carat Pear

When comparing a 3.5 carat Round to a 3.5 carat Pear, the 3.5 carat Pear appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 12% larger than the 3.5 carat Round. The distinctive teardrop pear shape measures 12.9mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the classic round brilliant cut at 9.9mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 3.5 carat round diamond measures 9.9mm × 9.9mm, while the 3.5 carat pear measures 12.9mm × 8.5mm. The 3.5 carat pear covers approximately 76% of the width of an average finger (size 6.5), creating a substantial, eye-catching presence.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that round 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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