1ct Diamond (Baguette, 7.23×4.82mm, White) vs 1ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 5.96×5.96mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (7.23×4.82mm, baguette cut) appears 9% larger than 1ct Tanzanite (5.96×5.96mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Diamond Baguette (7.23×4.82mm, White)
and
1ct Tanzanite Cushion (5.96×5.96mm, Blue)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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.
| 1 Ct Diamond (Baguette) | 1 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) | |
| 7.23×4.82 mm | vs | 5.96×5.96 mm |
| 34.85 mm² | 31.97 mm² |
| 1ct Diamond Baguette (7.23×4.82mm) | |
| 1ct Tanzanite Cushion (5.96×5.96mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (2.88 mm²) |
1ct Diamond (Baguette, 7.23×4.82mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 5.96×5.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 2ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 9.11 x 6.07)
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 7.91 x 5.27)
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.8ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.03 x 6.03)
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 5.01ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 12 x 8)
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 1.7ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.95 x 6.95)
- 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 6.42 x 4.28)