33ct Kyanite (Baguette, 22.86×15.24mm, Blue) vs 33ct Sapphire (Baguette, 22.23×14.82mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 33ct Kyanite (22.86×15.24mm, baguette cut) appears 6% larger than 33ct Sapphire (22.23×14.82mm, baguette 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
33ct Kyanite Baguette (22.86×15.24mm, Blue)
and
33ct Sapphire Baguette (22.23×14.82mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Kyanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.68 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Kyanite 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.
| 33 Ct Kyanite (Baguette) | 33 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | |
| 22.86×15.24 mm | vs | 22.23×14.82 mm |
| 348.39 mm² | 329.45 mm² |
| 33ct Kyanite Baguette (22.86×15.24mm) | |
| 33ct Sapphire Baguette (22.23×14.82mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (18.94 mm²) |
33ct Kyanite (Baguette, 22.86×15.24mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 33ct Sapphire (Baguette, 22.23×14.82mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 3.05ct Kyanite (Baguette, Blue, 10.34 x 6.89) vs. 3.05ct Kyanite (Emerald, Blue, 9.52 x 7.05)
- 1ct Kyanite (Baguette, Blue, 7.13 x 4.75) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Kyanite (Baguette, Blue, 8.99 x 5.99) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Kyanite (Baguette, Blue, 9.68 x 6.45) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 8ct Kyanite (Baguette, Light Blue, 14.25 x 9.5) vs. 8ct Diamond (Round, Light Gray, 13 x 13)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)