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15ct Pyrope (Radiant, 13.85×13.85mm, Red) vs 15ct Sunstone (Radiant, 15.59×15.59mm, Orangey Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Sunstone (15.59×15.59mm, radiant cut) appears 27% larger than 15ct Pyrope (13.85×13.85mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Pyrope (radiant cut)
vs
 15ct Sunstone (radiant cut)
red
 
orangey red
13.85×13.85 mm 15.59×15.59 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Pyrope (radiant cut, 13.85×13.85mm, Red color)   Actual size of 15ct Sunstone (radiant cut, 15.59×15.59mm, Orangey Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 15ct Pyrope (radiant cut, 13.85×13.85mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orangey Red 15ct Sunstone (radiant cut, 15.59×15.59mm) 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
 82% vs 93%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Pyrope Radiant (13.85×13.85mm, Red) and 15ct Sunstone Radiant (15.59×15.59mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Pyrope will face-up smaller than Sunstone for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.78 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.


15 Ct Pyrope (Radiant) 15 Ct Sunstone (Radiant)
13.85×13.85 mm vs 15.59×15.59 mm
182.23 mm²   230.9 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Sunstone (15.59×15.59mm, radiant cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Pyrope (13.85×13.85mm, radiant cut)
15ct Pyrope Radiant (13.85×13.85mm)
15ct Sunstone Radiant (15.59×15.59mm)
Difference: 27% (48.67 mm²)
15ct Sunstone (Radiant, 15.59×15.59mm) has approx. 27% more face-up area than 15ct Pyrope (Radiant, 13.85×13.85mm).


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