1.75ct Quartz (Princess, 7.26×7.26mm, Brown) vs 1.75ct Zircon (Princess, 6×6mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.75ct Quartz (7.26×7.26mm, princess cut) appears 46% larger than 1.75ct Zircon (6×6mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1.75ct Quartz Princess (7.26×7.26mm, Brown)
and
1.75ct Zircon Princess (6×6mm, Orange)
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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.
| 1.75 Ct Quartz (Princess) | 1.75 Ct Zircon (Princess) | |
| 7.26×7.26 mm | vs | 6×6 mm |
| 52.71 mm² | 36 mm² |
| 1.75ct Quartz Princess (7.26×7.26mm) | |
| 1.75ct Zircon Princess (6×6mm) | |
| Difference: 46% (16.71 mm²) |
1.75ct Quartz (Princess, 7.26×7.26mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 1.75ct Zircon (Princess, 6×6mm).
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