6ct Zircon (Emerald, 11×8.15mm, Orange) vs 6ct Sunstone (Emerald, 13.31×9.86mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sunstone (13.31×9.86mm, emerald cut) appears 46% larger than 6ct Zircon (11×8.15mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11×8.15 mm | 13.31×9.86 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
6ct Zircon Emerald (11×8.15mm, Orange)
and
6ct Sunstone Emerald (13.31×9.86mm, 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.
| 6 Ct Zircon (Emerald) | 6 Ct Sunstone (Emerald) | |
| 11×8.15 mm | vs | 13.31×9.86 mm |
| 83.37 mm² | 122.05 mm² |
| 6ct Zircon Emerald (11×8.15mm) | |
| 6ct Sunstone Emerald (13.31×9.86mm) | |
| Difference: 46% (38.68 mm²) |
6ct Sunstone (Emerald, 13.31×9.86mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 6ct Zircon (Emerald, 11×8.15mm).
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