0.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 5.51×3.67mm, Blue) vs 0.5ct Tanzanite (Baguette, 5.84×3.89mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.5ct Tanzanite (5.84×3.89mm, baguette cut) appears 12% larger than 0.5ct Sapphire (5.51×3.67mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Sapphire Baguette (5.51×3.67mm, Blue)
and
0.5ct Tanzanite Baguette (5.84×3.89mm, 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.
| 0.5 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | 0.5 Ct Tanzanite (Baguette) | |
| 5.51×3.67 mm | vs | 5.84×3.89 mm |
| 20.22 mm² | 22.72 mm² |
| 0.5ct Sapphire Baguette (5.51×3.67mm) | |
| 0.5ct Tanzanite Baguette (5.84×3.89mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (2.5 mm²) |
0.5ct Tanzanite (Baguette, 5.84×3.89mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 0.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 5.51×3.67mm).
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