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2.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm, Blue) vs 4.9ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 8.57×11.57mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.9ct Tanzanite (8.57×11.57mm, emerald cut) appears 57% larger than 2.5ct Tanzanite (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut)
vs
 4.9ct Tanzanite (emerald cut)
blue
 
blue
9.23×6.84 mm 8.57×11.57 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4.9ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 8.57×11.57mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4.9ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 8.57×11.57mm) 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
 41% vs 69%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.23×6.84mm, Blue) and 4.9ct Tanzanite Emerald (8.57×11.57mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


2.5 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald) 4.9 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald)
9.23×6.84 mm vs 8.57×11.57 mm
58.71 mm²   92.21 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.9ct Tanzanite (8.57×11.57mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Tanzanite (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut)
2.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.23×6.84mm)
4.9ct Tanzanite Emerald (8.57×11.57mm)
Difference: 57% (33.5 mm²)
4.9ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 8.57×11.57mm) has approx. 57% more face-up area than 2.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm).


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