×
carat vs. color  length*  width*
  ×

(or examine a )
* size in mm (optional)

7ct Zircon (Emerald, 11.57×8.57mm, Orange) vs 7ct Sunstone (Emerald, 14.01×10.38mm, Orangey Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7ct Sunstone (14.01×10.38mm, emerald cut) appears 47% larger than 7ct Zircon (11.57×8.57mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

7ct Zircon (emerald cut)
vs
 7ct Sunstone (emerald cut)
orange
 
orangey red
11.57×8.57 mm 14.01×10.38 mm
actual size
Actual size of 7ct Zircon (emerald cut, 11.57×8.57mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 7ct Sunstone (emerald cut, 14.01×10.38mm, 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 7ct Zircon (emerald cut, 11.57×8.57mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orangey Red 7ct Sunstone (emerald cut, 14.01×10.38mm) 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
 51% vs 62%
Saved...
Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
USA UK Asia EU1 EU2
Actual sizes of 7ct Zircon Emerald (11.57×8.57mm, Orange) and 7ct Sunstone Emerald (14.01×10.38mm, 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?

For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

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.


7 Ct Zircon (Emerald) 7 Ct Sunstone (Emerald)
11.57×8.57 mm vs 14.01×10.38 mm
92.21 mm²   135.24 mm²
Face-up size outline for 7ct Sunstone (14.01×10.38mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 7ct Zircon (11.57×8.57mm, emerald cut)
7ct Zircon Emerald (11.57×8.57mm)
7ct Sunstone Emerald (14.01×10.38mm)
Difference: 47% (43.03 mm²)
7ct Sunstone (Emerald, 14.01×10.38mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 7ct Zircon (Emerald, 11.57×8.57mm).


Popular comparisons: