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3ct Tanzanite (Marquise, 14.88×7.44mm, Blue) vs 3ct Kyanite (Marquise, 14.42×7.21mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Tanzanite (14.88×7.44mm, marquise cut) appears 6% larger than 3ct Kyanite (14.42×7.21mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Tanzanite (marquise cut)
vs
3ct Kyanite (marquise cut)
blue
 
blue
14.88×7.44 mm 14.42×7.21 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Tanzanite (marquise cut, 14.88×7.44mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Kyanite (marquise cut, 14.42×7.21mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3ct Tanzanite (marquise cut, 14.88×7.44mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Kyanite (marquise cut, 14.42×7.21mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
45% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Tanzanite Marquise (14.88×7.44mm, Blue) and 3ct Kyanite Marquise (14.42×7.21mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Kyanite will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.68 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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.


3 Ct Tanzanite (Marquise) 3 Ct Kyanite (Marquise)
14.88×7.44 mm vs 14.42×7.21 mm
78.6 mm²   73.82 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Tanzanite (14.88×7.44mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Kyanite (14.42×7.21mm, marquise cut)
3ct Tanzanite Marquise (14.88×7.44mm)
3ct Kyanite Marquise (14.42×7.21mm)
Difference: 6% (4.78 mm²)
3ct Tanzanite (Marquise, 14.88×7.44mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 3ct Kyanite (Marquise, 14.42×7.21mm).


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