12ct Zircon (Marquise, 21.1×10.55mm, Orange) vs 12ct Pyrope (Marquise, 22.68×11.34mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Pyrope (22.68×11.34mm, marquise cut) appears 16% larger than 12ct Zircon (21.1×10.55mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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12ct Pyrope (marquise cut) |
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| 21.1×10.55 mm | 22.68×11.34 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
12ct Zircon Marquise (21.1×10.55mm, Orange)
and
12ct Pyrope Marquise (22.68×11.34mm, 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 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.
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 (Marquise) | 12 Ct Pyrope (Marquise) | |
| 21.1×10.55 mm | vs | 22.68×11.34 mm |
| 158.05 mm² | 182.61 mm² |
| 12ct Zircon Marquise (21.1×10.55mm) | |
| 12ct Pyrope Marquise (22.68×11.34mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (24.56 mm²) |
12ct Pyrope (Marquise, 22.68×11.34mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 12ct Zircon (Marquise, 21.1×10.55mm).
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