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1.59ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 6.96×6.96mm, Blue) vs 1.48ct Tanzanite (Round, 7.26×7.26mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.59ct Tanzanite (6.96×6.96mm, cushion cut) appears 5% larger than 1.48ct Tanzanite (7.26×7.26mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.59ct Tanzanite (cushion cut)
vs
 1.48ct Tanzanite (round cut)
blue
 
blue
6.96×6.96 mm 7.26×7.26 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.59ct Tanzanite (cushion cut, 6.96×6.96mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.48ct Tanzanite (round cut, 7.26×7.26mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.59ct Tanzanite (cushion cut, 6.96×6.96mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 1.48ct Tanzanite (round cut, 7.26×7.26mm) 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
 42% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.59ct Tanzanite Cushion (6.96×6.96mm, Blue) and 1.48ct Tanzanite Round (7.26×7.26mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


1.59 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) 1.48 Ct Tanzanite (Round)
6.96×6.96 mm vs 7.26×7.26 mm
43.6 mm²   41.4 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.59ct Tanzanite (6.96×6.96mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.48ct Tanzanite (7.26×7.26mm, round cut)
1.59ct Tanzanite Cushion (6.96×6.96mm)
1.48ct Tanzanite Round (7.26×7.26mm)
Difference: 5% (2.2 mm²)
1.59ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 6.96×6.96mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 1.48ct Tanzanite (Round, 7.26×7.26mm).


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