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2.5ct Zircon (Emerald, 8.21×6.08mm, Orange) vs 2.5ct Sunstone (Emerald, 9.94×7.36mm, Orangey Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Sunstone (9.94×7.36mm, emerald cut) appears 47% larger than 2.5ct Zircon (8.21×6.08mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Zircon (emerald cut)
vs
 2.5ct Sunstone (emerald cut)
orange
 
orangey red
8.21×6.08 mm 9.94×7.36 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Zircon (emerald cut, 8.21×6.08mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Sunstone (emerald cut, 9.94×7.36mm, Orangey Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 2.5ct Zircon (emerald cut, 8.21×6.08mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orangey Red 2.5ct Sunstone (emerald cut, 9.94×7.36mm) 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
 36% vs 44%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Zircon Emerald (8.21×6.08mm, Orange) and 2.5ct Sunstone Emerald (9.94×7.36mm, Orangey 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Zircon will face-up smaller than Sunstone for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sunstone 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.


2.5 Ct Zircon (Emerald) 2.5 Ct Sunstone (Emerald)
8.21×6.08 mm vs 9.94×7.36 mm
46.42 mm²   68.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Sunstone (9.94×7.36mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Zircon (8.21×6.08mm, emerald cut)
2.5ct Zircon Emerald (8.21×6.08mm)
2.5ct Sunstone Emerald (9.94×7.36mm)
Difference: 47% (21.62 mm²)
2.5ct Sunstone (Emerald, 9.94×7.36mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 2.5ct Zircon (Emerald, 8.21×6.08mm).


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