2ct Zircon (Emerald, 7.63×5.65mm, Orange) vs 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (8.05×5.96mm, emerald cut) appears 11% larger than 2ct Zircon (7.63×5.65mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.63×5.65 mm | 8.05×5.96 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
2ct Zircon Emerald (7.63×5.65mm, Orange)
and
2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm, 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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Sapphire for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 4 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sapphire 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 Zircon (Emerald) | 2 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 7.63×5.65 mm | vs | 8.05×5.96 mm |
| 40.09 mm² | 44.62 mm² |
| 2ct Zircon Emerald (7.63×5.65mm) | |
| 2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (4.53 mm²) |
2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 2ct Zircon (Emerald, 7.63×5.65mm).
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