0.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 4.43×2.95mm, Blue) vs 1ct Tanzanite (Round, 6.37×6.37mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Tanzanite (6.37×6.37mm, round cut) appears 3 times larger than 0.2ct Sapphire (4.43×2.95mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.2ct Sapphire Oval (4.43×2.95mm, Blue)
and
1ct Tanzanite Round (6.37×6.37mm, Blue)
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 Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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.
| 0.2 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 1 Ct Tanzanite (Round) | |
| 4.43×2.95 mm | vs | 6.37×6.37 mm |
| 10.72 mm² | 31.87 mm² |
| 0.2ct Sapphire Oval (4.43×2.95mm) | |
| 1ct Tanzanite Round (6.37×6.37mm) | |
| Difference: 197% (21.15 mm²) |
1ct Tanzanite (Round, 6.37×6.37mm) has approx. 197% more face-up area than 0.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 4.43×2.95mm). In other words, it's 2.97x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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