2ct Zircon (Pear, 9.96×6mm, Orange) vs 0.5ct Emerald (Round, 5.41×5.41mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Zircon (9.96×6mm, pear cut) appears 90% larger than 0.5ct Emerald (5.41×5.41mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Zircon Pear (9.96×6mm, Orange)
and
0.5ct Emerald Round (5.41×5.41mm, Green)
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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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 (Pear) | 0.5 Ct Emerald (Round) | |
| 9.96×6 mm | vs | 5.41×5.41 mm |
| 43.62 mm² | 22.99 mm² |
| 2ct Zircon Pear (9.96×6mm) | |
| 0.5ct Emerald Round (5.41×5.41mm) | |
| Difference: 90% (20.63 mm²) |
2ct Zircon (Pear, 9.96×6mm) has approx. 90% more face-up area than 0.5ct Emerald (Round, 5.41×5.41mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 9.96 x 6) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 15ct Zircon (Pear, Bluish Green, 19.47 x 11.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 7.01 x 4.22) vs. 1.8ct Aquamarine (Princess, Light Bluish Green, 7.45 x 7.45)
- 3ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 11.39 x 6.86) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.15ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 4.2 x 2.53) vs. 0.05ct Diamond (Round, White, 2.39 x 2.39)
- 13ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 18.58 x 11.19) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 8ct Zircon (Pear, Bluish Green, 15.8 x 9.52) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Zircon (Pear, Bluish Green, 7.7 x 5.66) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)