3ct Zircon (Pear, 11.62×7mm, Orange) vs 3ct Sunstone (Pear, 14.08×8.48mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sunstone (14.08×8.48mm, pear cut) appears 47% larger than 3ct Zircon (11.62×7mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.62×7 mm | 14.08×8.48 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Zircon Pear (11.62×7mm, Orange)
and
3ct Sunstone Pear (14.08×8.48mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 (Pear) | 3 Ct Sunstone (Pear) | |
| 11.62×7 mm | vs | 14.08×8.48 mm |
| 59.38 mm² | 87.16 mm² |
| 3ct Zircon Pear (11.62×7mm) | |
| 3ct Sunstone Pear (14.08×8.48mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (27.78 mm²) |
3ct Sunstone (Pear, 14.08×8.48mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 3ct Zircon (Pear, 11.62×7mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 13ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 18.58 x 11.19) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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- 2ct Zircon (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.96 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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