2ct Quartz (Cushion, 8×8mm, Brown) vs 2ct Zircon (Cushion, 6.61×6.61mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Quartz (8×8mm, cushion cut) appears 46% larger than 2ct Zircon (6.61×6.61mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Quartz Cushion (8×8mm, Brown)
and
2ct Zircon Cushion (6.61×6.61mm, Orange)
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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.
| 2 Ct Quartz (Cushion) | 2 Ct Zircon (Cushion) | |
| 8×8 mm | vs | 6.61×6.61 mm |
| 57.6 mm² | 39.32 mm² |
| 2ct Quartz Cushion (8×8mm) | |
| 2ct Zircon Cushion (6.61×6.61mm) | |
| Difference: 46% (18.28 mm²) |
2ct Quartz (Cushion, 8×8mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 2ct Zircon (Cushion, 6.61×6.61mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Quartz (Cushion, Orangey Red, 9.25 x 9.25) vs. 3ct Quartz (Radiant, Orangey Red, 8.91 x 8.91)
- 8ct Quartz (Cushion, Dark Red, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83)
- 4ct Quartz (Cushion, Gray, 9.5 x 9) vs. 4ct Quartz (Cushion, Gray, 9.5 x 9.5)
- 1ct Quartz (Cushion, Dark Brown, 6.41 x 6.41) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 10.11ct Quartz (Cushion, Light Red, 15.86 x 15.84) vs. 7.1ct Quartz (Cabochon, Light Red, 16.74 x 11.42)
- 2ct Quartz (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Green, 8 x 6)
- 40ct Quartz (Cushion, Light Orange, 21.6 x 19) vs. 40ct Quartz (Cushion, Light Orange, 28 x 21)
- 5ct Quartz (Cushion, Blue, 10.97 x 10.97) vs. 7ct Quartz (Cushion, Light Blue, 12.27 x 12.27)
- 1.05ct Quartz (Cushion, Light Red, 5.2 x 7.8) vs. 1.89ct Quartz (Cushion, Light Red, 5.7 x 12.3)