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4ct Tanzanite (Princess, 8.85×8.85mm, Blue) vs 4ct Kyanite (Princess, 8.57×8.57mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Tanzanite (8.85×8.85mm, princess cut) appears 7% larger than 4ct Kyanite (8.57×8.57mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Tanzanite (princess cut)
vs
4ct Kyanite (princess cut)
blue
 
blue
8.85×8.85 mm 8.57×8.57 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Tanzanite (princess cut, 8.85×8.85mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4ct Kyanite (princess cut, 8.57×8.57mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 4ct Tanzanite (princess cut, 8.85×8.85mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4ct Kyanite (princess cut, 8.57×8.57mm) 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
53% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Tanzanite Princess (8.85×8.85mm, Blue) and 4ct Kyanite Princess (8.57×8.57mm, 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.


4 Ct Tanzanite (Princess) 4 Ct Kyanite (Princess)
8.85×8.85 mm vs 8.57×8.57 mm
78.32 mm²   73.44 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Tanzanite (8.85×8.85mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 4ct Kyanite (8.57×8.57mm, princess cut)
4ct Tanzanite Princess (8.85×8.85mm)
4ct Kyanite Princess (8.57×8.57mm)
Difference: 7% (4.88 mm²)
4ct Tanzanite (Princess, 8.85×8.85mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 4ct Kyanite (Princess, 8.57×8.57mm).


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