17ct Zircon (Pear, 20.72×12.48mm, Orange) vs 17ct Pyrope (Pear, 22.28×13.42mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 17ct Pyrope (22.28×13.42mm, pear cut) appears 16% larger than 17ct Zircon (20.72×12.48mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
17ct Zircon Pear (20.72×12.48mm, Orange)
and
17ct Pyrope Pear (22.28×13.42mm, 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.
| 17 Ct Zircon (Pear) | 17 Ct Pyrope (Pear) | |
| 20.72×12.48 mm | vs | 22.28×13.42 mm |
| 188.77 mm² | 218.27 mm² |
| 17ct Zircon Pear (20.72×12.48mm) | |
| 17ct Pyrope Pear (22.28×13.42mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (29.5 mm²) |
17ct Pyrope (Pear, 22.28×13.42mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 17ct Zircon (Pear, 20.72×12.48mm).
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