14ct Zircon (Marquise, 22.2×11.1mm, Orange) vs 14ct Pyrope (Marquise, 23.88×11.94mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 14ct Pyrope (23.88×11.94mm, marquise cut) appears 16% larger than 14ct Zircon (22.2×11.1mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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14ct Pyrope (marquise cut) |
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| 22.2×11.1 mm | 23.88×11.94 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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Actual sizes of
14ct Zircon Marquise (22.2×11.1mm, Orange)
and
14ct Pyrope Marquise (23.88×11.94mm, 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.
| 14 Ct Zircon (Marquise) | 14 Ct Pyrope (Marquise) | |
| 22.2×11.1 mm | vs | 23.88×11.94 mm |
| 174.96 mm² | 202.44 mm² |
| 14ct Zircon Marquise (22.2×11.1mm) | |
| 14ct Pyrope Marquise (23.88×11.94mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (27.48 mm²) |
14ct Pyrope (Marquise, 23.88×11.94mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 14ct Zircon (Marquise, 22.2×11.1mm).
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