1.75ct Quartz (Emerald, 8.83×6.54mm, Brown) vs 1.75ct Zircon (Emerald, 7.29×5.4mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.75ct Quartz (8.83×6.54mm, emerald cut) appears 47% larger than 1.75ct Zircon (7.29×5.4mm, emerald 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 width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.75ct Quartz Emerald (8.83×6.54mm, Brown)
and
1.75ct Zircon Emerald (7.29×5.4mm, Orange)
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 Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.
| 1.75 Ct Quartz (Emerald) | 1.75 Ct Zircon (Emerald) | |
| 8.83×6.54 mm | vs | 7.29×5.4 mm |
| 53.71 mm² | 36.61 mm² |
| 1.75ct Quartz Emerald (8.83×6.54mm) | |
| 1.75ct Zircon Emerald (7.29×5.4mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (17.1 mm²) |
1.75ct Quartz (Emerald, 8.83×6.54mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 1.75ct Zircon (Emerald, 7.29×5.4mm).
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