1.55ct Tanzanite (Pear, 10.24×6.17mm, Blue) vs 5ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 12×8mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Tanzanite (12×8mm, cushion cut) appears 87% larger than 1.55ct Tanzanite (10.24×6.17mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.24×6.17 mm | 12×8 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.55ct Tanzanite Pear (10.24×6.17mm, Blue)
and
5ct Tanzanite Cushion (12×8mm, 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
The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.
| 1.55 Ct Tanzanite (Pear) | 5 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) | |
| 10.24×6.17 mm | vs | 12×8 mm |
| 46.12 mm² | 86.4 mm² |
| 1.55ct Tanzanite Pear (10.24×6.17mm) | |
| 5ct Tanzanite Cushion (12×8mm) | |
| Difference: 87% (40.28 mm²) |
5ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 12×8mm) has approx. 87% more face-up area than 1.55ct Tanzanite (Pear, 10.24×6.17mm).
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