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36ct Zircon (Radiant, 17.24×17.24mm, Orange) vs 36ct Pyrope (Radiant, 18.54×18.54mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Pyrope (18.54×18.54mm, radiant cut) appears 16% larger than 36ct Zircon (17.24×17.24mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

36ct Zircon (radiant cut)
vs
36ct Pyrope (radiant cut)
orange
 
red
17.24×17.24 mm 18.54×18.54 mm
actual size
Actual size of 36ct Zircon (radiant cut, 17.24×17.24mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 36ct Pyrope (radiant cut, 18.54×18.54mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 36ct Zircon (radiant cut, 17.24×17.24mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 36ct Pyrope (radiant cut, 18.54×18.54mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
103% vs 110%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 36ct Zircon Radiant (17.24×17.24mm, Orange) and 36ct Pyrope Radiant (18.54×18.54mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Zircon will face-up smaller than Pyrope for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.7 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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.


36 Ct Zircon (Radiant) 36 Ct Pyrope (Radiant)
17.24×17.24 mm vs 18.54×18.54 mm
282.36 mm²   326.55 mm²
Face-up size outline for 36ct Pyrope (18.54×18.54mm, radiant cut)
Face-up size outline for 36ct Zircon (17.24×17.24mm, radiant cut)
36ct Zircon Radiant (17.24×17.24mm)
36ct Pyrope Radiant (18.54×18.54mm)
Difference: 16% (44.19 mm²)
36ct Pyrope (Radiant, 18.54×18.54mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 36ct Zircon (Radiant, 17.24×17.24mm).


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