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3ct Zircon (Baguette, 9.47×6.31mm, Orange) vs 3ct Sunstone (Baguette, 11.46×7.64mm, Orangey Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sunstone (11.46×7.64mm, baguette cut) appears 47% larger than 3ct Zircon (9.47×6.31mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Zircon (baguette cut)
vs
 3ct Sunstone (baguette cut)
orange
 
orangey red
9.47×6.31 mm 11.46×7.64 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Zircon (baguette cut, 9.47×6.31mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 3ct Sunstone (baguette cut, 11.46×7.64mm, Orangey Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 3ct Zircon (baguette cut, 9.47×6.31mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orangey Red 3ct Sunstone (baguette cut, 11.46×7.64mm) 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
 38% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Zircon Baguette (9.47×6.31mm, Orange) and 3ct Sunstone Baguette (11.46×7.64mm, Orangey 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 Sunstone for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sunstone 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 Zircon (Baguette) 3 Ct Sunstone (Baguette)
9.47×6.31 mm vs 11.46×7.64 mm
59.76 mm²   87.55 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sunstone (11.46×7.64mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Zircon (9.47×6.31mm, baguette cut)
3ct Zircon Baguette (9.47×6.31mm)
3ct Sunstone Baguette (11.46×7.64mm)
Difference: 47% (27.79 mm²)
3ct Sunstone (Baguette, 11.46×7.64mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 3ct Zircon (Baguette, 9.47×6.31mm).


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