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3ct Tanzanite (Round, 9.19×9.19mm, Blue) vs 3ct Diamond (Round, 9.37×9.37mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Diamond (9.37×9.37mm, round cut) appears 4% larger than 3ct Tanzanite (9.19×9.19mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Tanzanite (round cut)
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9.19×9.19 mm 9.37×9.37 mm
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Actual size of 3ct Tanzanite (round cut, 9.19×9.19mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Diamond (round cut, 9.37×9.37mm, White color)
 
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Blue 3ct Tanzanite (round cut, 9.19×9.19mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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White 3ct Diamond (round cut, 9.37×9.37mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 3ct Tanzanite Round (9.19×9.19mm, Blue) and 3ct Diamond Round (9.37×9.37mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.52 vs. 3.3 - 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 (Round) 3 Ct Diamond (Round)
9.19×9.19 mm vs 9.37×9.37 mm
66.33 mm²   68.96 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Diamond (9.37×9.37mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Tanzanite (9.19×9.19mm, round cut)
3ct Tanzanite Round (9.19×9.19mm)
3ct Diamond Round (9.37×9.37mm)
Difference: 4% (2.63 mm²)
3ct Diamond Round (9.37×9.37mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 3ct Tanzanite Round (9.19×9.19mm).


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