1ct Moissanite (Round, 6.71×6.71mm, White) vs 1ct Cubic Zirconia (Round, 5.4×5.4mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Moissanite (6.71×6.71mm, round cut) appears 54% larger than 1ct Cubic Zirconia (5.4×5.4mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Cubic Zirconia (round cut) |
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| 6.71×6.71 mm | 5.4×5.4 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Moissanite Round (6.71×6.71mm, White)
and
1ct Cubic Zirconia Round (5.4×5.4mm, White)
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, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Moissanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(5.65 vs. 3.22 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Moissanite 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 Moissanite (Round) | 1 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Round) | |
| 6.71×6.71 mm | vs | 5.4×5.4 mm |
| 35.36 mm² | 22.9 mm² |
| 1ct Moissanite Round (6.71×6.71mm) | |
| 1ct Cubic Zirconia Round (5.4×5.4mm) | |
| Difference: 54% (12.46 mm²) |
1ct Moissanite (Round, 6.71×6.71mm) has approx. 54% more face-up area than 1ct Cubic Zirconia (Round, 5.4×5.4mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.43 x 6.43) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)