3ct Diamond (Asscher, 8.1×8.1mm, White) vs 3ct Cubic Zirconia (Asscher, 6.85×6.85mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Diamond (8.1×8.1mm, asscher cut) appears 40% larger than 3ct Cubic Zirconia (6.85×6.85mm, asscher 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 Diamond Asscher (8.1×8.1mm, White)
and
3ct Cubic Zirconia Asscher (6.85×6.85mm, White)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(5.65 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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 Diamond (Asscher) | 3 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Asscher) | |
| 8.1×8.1 mm | vs | 6.85×6.85 mm |
| 60.36 mm² | 43.17 mm² |
| 3ct Diamond Asscher (8.1×8.1mm) | |
| 3ct Cubic Zirconia Asscher (6.85×6.85mm) | |
| Difference: 40% (17.19 mm²) |
3ct Diamond (Asscher, 8.1×8.1mm) has approx. 40% more face-up area than 3ct Cubic Zirconia (Asscher, 6.85×6.85mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Diamond (Asscher, White, 8.1 x 8.1) vs. 5ct Diamond (Asscher, White, 9.6 x 9.6)
- 3ct Diamond (Asscher, White, 8.1 x 8.1) vs. 5.15ct Diamond (Asscher, White, 9.69 x 9.69)
- 3ct Diamond (Asscher, White, 8.1 x 8.1) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 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 Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.28 x 5.39)