1ct Tanzanite (Pear, 9.03×5.44mm, Blue) vs 1ct Topaz (Pear, 8.86×5.34mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Tanzanite (9.03×5.44mm, pear cut) appears 4% larger than 1ct Topaz (8.86×5.34mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.03×5.44 mm | 8.86×5.34 mm | |
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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 Tanzanite Pear (9.03×5.44mm, Blue)
and
1ct Topaz Pear (8.86×5.34mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 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 Tanzanite (Pear) | 1 Ct Topaz (Pear) | |
| 9.03×5.44 mm | vs | 8.86×5.34 mm |
| 35.86 mm² | 34.54 mm² |
| 1ct Tanzanite Pear (9.03×5.44mm) | |
| 1ct Topaz Pear (8.86×5.34mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (1.32 mm²) |
1ct Tanzanite (Pear, 9.03×5.44mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 1ct Topaz (Pear, 8.86×5.34mm).
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