8.5ct Zircon (Princess, 10.16×10.16mm, Orange) vs 8.5ct Sunstone (Princess, 12.3×12.3mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Sunstone (12.3×12.3mm, princess cut) appears 47% larger than 8.5ct Zircon (10.16×10.16mm, princess 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:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
8.5ct Zircon Princess (10.16×10.16mm, Orange)
and
8.5ct Sunstone Princess (12.3×12.3mm, 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.
| 8.5 Ct Zircon (Princess) | 8.5 Ct Sunstone (Princess) | |
| 10.16×10.16 mm | vs | 12.3×12.3 mm |
| 103.23 mm² | 151.29 mm² |
| 8.5ct Zircon Princess (10.16×10.16mm) | |
| 8.5ct Sunstone Princess (12.3×12.3mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (48.06 mm²) |
8.5ct Sunstone (Princess, 12.3×12.3mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 8.5ct Zircon (Princess, 10.16×10.16mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.5ct Zircon (Princess, White, 5.85 x 5.85) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.31 x 6.31)
- 3.5ct Zircon (Princess, Dark Blue, 7.76 x 7.76) vs. 6.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 14.12 x 9.41)
- 0.5ct Zircon (Princess, White, 4.06 x 4.06) vs. 0.8ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 8.06 x 5.37)
- 0.5ct Zircon (Princess, White, 4.06 x 4.06) vs. 0.8ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 5.37 x 8.06)
- 1ct Zircon (Princess, Dark Blue, 5.75 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7 x 5)
- 4ct Zircon (Princess, Orange, 8.11 x 8.11) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 10ct Zircon (Princess, Red, 11.01 x 11.01) vs. 15ct Sapphire (Emerald, Purple, 15.75 x 11.67)
- 1.5ct Zircon (Princess, White, 5.85 x 5.85) vs. 1.5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 7.01 x 7.01)
- 3ct Zircon (Princess, Orange, 7.37 x 7.37) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)