0.5ct Diamond (Baguette, 5.75×3.83mm, White) vs 1ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 5.96×5.96mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Tanzanite (5.96×5.96mm, cushion cut) appears 45% larger than 0.5ct Diamond (5.75×3.83mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.75×3.83 mm | 5.96×5.96 mm | |
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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
0.5ct Diamond Baguette (5.75×3.83mm, White)
and
1ct Tanzanite Cushion (5.96×5.96mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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.
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.
| 0.5 Ct Diamond (Baguette) | 1 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) | |
| 5.75×3.83 mm | vs | 5.96×5.96 mm |
| 22.02 mm² | 31.97 mm² |
| 0.5ct Diamond Baguette (5.75×3.83mm) | |
| 1ct Tanzanite Cushion (5.96×5.96mm) | |
| Difference: 45% (9.95 mm²) |
1ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 5.96×5.96mm) has approx. 45% more face-up area than 0.5ct Diamond (Baguette, 5.75×3.83mm).
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