3.5ct Zircon (Cushion, 7.96×7.96mm, Orange) vs 3.5ct Sunstone (Cushion, 9.64×9.64mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Sunstone (9.64×9.64mm, cushion cut) appears 47% larger than 3.5ct Zircon (7.96×7.96mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3.5ct Zircon Cushion (7.96×7.96mm, Orange)
and
3.5ct Sunstone Cushion (9.64×9.64mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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.
| 3.5 Ct Zircon (Cushion) | 3.5 Ct Sunstone (Cushion) | |
| 7.96×7.96 mm | vs | 9.64×9.64 mm |
| 57.03 mm² | 83.64 mm² |
| 3.5ct Zircon Cushion (7.96×7.96mm) | |
| 3.5ct Sunstone Cushion (9.64×9.64mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (26.61 mm²) |
3.5ct Sunstone (Cushion, 9.64×9.64mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 3.5ct Zircon (Cushion, 7.96×7.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 4.3ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 8.65 x 8.65) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.3ct Zircon (Cushion, White, 8.65 x 8.65) vs. 1.36ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.45 x 5.69)
- 1.7ct Zircon (Cushion, White, 6.35 x 6.35) vs. 1.25ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.28 x 6.28)
- 6.65ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 10 x 10) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.43ct Zircon (Cushion, White, 7.15 x 7.15) vs. 1.85ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.15 x 7.15)
- 2.43ct Zircon (Cushion, Light Red, 7.15 x 7.15) vs. 1.85ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.15 x 7.15)
- 7ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 10.17 x 10.17) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.4ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 7.12 x 7.12) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 0.3ct Zircon (Cushion, White, 3.56 x 3.56) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.35 x 4.35)