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2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 8.57×6.35mm, Blue) vs 2.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Tanzanite (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut) appears 16% larger than 2ct Tanzanite (8.57×6.35mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Tanzanite (emerald cut)
vs
 2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut)
blue
 
blue
8.57×6.35 mm 9.23×6.84 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 8.57×6.35mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 8.57×6.35mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm) 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
 38% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Tanzanite Emerald (8.57×6.35mm, Blue) and 2.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.23×6.84mm, 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 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald) 2.5 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald)
8.57×6.35 mm vs 9.23×6.84 mm
50.61 mm²   58.71 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Tanzanite (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Tanzanite (8.57×6.35mm, emerald cut)
2ct Tanzanite Emerald (8.57×6.35mm)
2.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.23×6.84mm)
Difference: 16% (8.1 mm²)
2.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 8.57×6.35mm).


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