10ct Zircon (Baguette, 14.15×9.43mm, Orange) vs 10ct Sunstone (Baguette, 17.13×11.42mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Sunstone (17.13×11.42mm, baguette cut) appears 47% larger than 10ct Zircon (14.15×9.43mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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10ct Sunstone (baguette cut) |
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| 14.15×9.43 mm | 17.13×11.42 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
10ct Zircon Baguette (14.15×9.43mm, Orange)
and
10ct Sunstone Baguette (17.13×11.42mm, Orangey Red)
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 Sunstone for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sunstone 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.
| 10 Ct Zircon (Baguette) | 10 Ct Sunstone (Baguette) | |
| 14.15×9.43 mm | vs | 17.13×11.42 mm |
| 133.43 mm² | 195.62 mm² |
| 10ct Zircon Baguette (14.15×9.43mm) | |
| 10ct Sunstone Baguette (17.13×11.42mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (62.19 mm²) |
10ct Sunstone (Baguette, 17.13×11.42mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 10ct Zircon (Baguette, 14.15×9.43mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 4.2ct Zircon (Baguette, Orange, 10.64 x 7.09) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 14.2ct Zircon (Baguette, Orange, 15.96 x 10.64) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.5ct Zircon (Baguette, Orange, 8.94 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Zircon (Baguette, Orange, 6.59 x 4.39) vs. 0.8ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.01 x 5.34)
- 2.88ct Zircon (Baguette, Orange, 9.38 x 6.25) vs. 0.8ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.01 x 5.34)
- 0.16ct Zircon (Baguette, Orange, 3.59 x 2.39) vs. 0.8ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.01 x 5.34)