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12ct Zircon (Asscher, 11.57×11.57mm, Orange) vs 12ct Pyrope (Asscher, 12.44×12.44mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Pyrope (12.44×12.44mm, asscher cut) appears 16% larger than 12ct Zircon (11.57×11.57mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Zircon (asscher cut)
vs
 12ct Pyrope (asscher cut)
orange
 
red
11.57×11.57 mm 12.44×12.44 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Zircon (asscher cut, 11.57×11.57mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 12ct Pyrope (asscher cut, 12.44×12.44mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 12ct Zircon (asscher cut, 11.57×11.57mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 12ct Pyrope (asscher cut, 12.44×12.44mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 69% vs 74%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Zircon Asscher (11.57×11.57mm, Orange) and 12ct Pyrope Asscher (12.44×12.44mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Zircon will face-up smaller than Pyrope for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.7 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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.


12 Ct Zircon (Asscher) 12 Ct Pyrope (Asscher)
11.57×11.57 mm vs 12.44×12.44 mm
123.16 mm²   142.37 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Pyrope (12.44×12.44mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 12ct Zircon (11.57×11.57mm, asscher cut)
12ct Zircon Asscher (11.57×11.57mm)
12ct Pyrope Asscher (12.44×12.44mm)
Difference: 16% (19.21 mm²)
12ct Pyrope (Asscher, 12.44×12.44mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 12ct Zircon (Asscher, 11.57×11.57mm).


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