3ct Amethyst (Cushion, 9.16×9.16mm, Violet) vs 3ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 8.47×8.47mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Amethyst (9.16×9.16mm, cushion cut) appears 17% larger than 3ct Tanzanite (8.47×8.47mm, 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 width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Amethyst Cushion (9.16×9.16mm, Violet)
and
3ct Tanzanite Cushion (8.47×8.47mm, 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, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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 Ct Amethyst (Cushion) | 3 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) | |
| 9.16×9.16 mm | vs | 8.47×8.47 mm |
| 75.52 mm² | 64.57 mm² |
| 3ct Amethyst Cushion (9.16×9.16mm) | |
| 3ct Tanzanite Cushion (8.47×8.47mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (10.95 mm²) |
3ct Amethyst (Cushion, 9.16×9.16mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 3ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 8.47×8.47mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8 x 8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 1ct Amethyst (Cushion, Purple, 6.41 x 6.41) vs. 1ct Quartz (Round, Yellowish Green, 6.86 x 6.86)
- 2.11ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8.23 x 8.23) vs. 2.11ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.47 x 7.47)
- 1.35ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 7.09 x 7.09) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 3ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 9.25 x 9.25) vs. 3ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8.4 x 8.4)
- 35ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 20.98 x 20.98) vs. 1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 26ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 19 x 19) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 6.41 x 6.41) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 6.41 x 6.41) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)