1.06ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.71×5.14mm, Blue) vs 1.59ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 6.96×6.96mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.59ct Tanzanite (6.96×6.96mm, cushion cut) appears 34% larger than 1.06ct Sapphire (7.71×5.14mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1.06ct Sapphire Oval (7.71×5.14mm, Blue)
and
1.59ct Tanzanite Cushion (6.96×6.96mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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.
| 1.06 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 1.59 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) | |
| 7.71×5.14 mm | vs | 6.96×6.96 mm |
| 32.5 mm² | 43.6 mm² |
| 1.06ct Sapphire Oval (7.71×5.14mm) | |
| 1.59ct Tanzanite Cushion (6.96×6.96mm) | |
| Difference: 34% (11.1 mm²) |
1.59ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 6.96×6.96mm) has approx. 34% more face-up area than 1.06ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.71×5.14mm).
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