5.5ct Zircon (Baguette, 11.6×7.73mm, Orange) vs 5.5ct Sunstone (Baguette, 14.04×9.36mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Sunstone (14.04×9.36mm, baguette cut) appears 47% larger than 5.5ct Zircon (11.6×7.73mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Zircon Baguette (11.6×7.73mm, Orange)
and
5.5ct Sunstone Baguette (14.04×9.36mm, 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.
| 5.5 Ct Zircon (Baguette) | 5.5 Ct Sunstone (Baguette) | |
| 11.6×7.73 mm | vs | 14.04×9.36 mm |
| 89.67 mm² | 131.41 mm² |
| 5.5ct Zircon Baguette (11.6×7.73mm) | |
| 5.5ct Sunstone Baguette (14.04×9.36mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (41.74 mm²) |
5.5ct Sunstone (Baguette, 14.04×9.36mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 5.5ct Zircon (Baguette, 11.6×7.73mm).
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