18ct Cubic Zirconia (Cabochon, 15.99×10.66mm, White) vs 18ct Moissanite (Cabochon, 19.28×12.85mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Moissanite (19.28×12.85mm, cabochon cut) appears 45% larger than 18ct Cubic Zirconia (15.99×10.66mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 15.99×10.66 mm | 19.28×12.85 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
18ct Cubic Zirconia Cabochon (15.99×10.66mm, White)
and
18ct Moissanite Cabochon (19.28×12.85mm, White)
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, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Moissanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(5.65 vs. 3.22 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Moissanite 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.
| 18 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Cabochon) | 18 Ct Moissanite (Cabochon) | |
| 15.99×10.66 mm | vs | 19.28×12.85 mm |
| 139.77 mm² | 203.15 mm² |
| 18ct Cubic Zirconia Cabochon (15.99×10.66mm) | |
| 18ct Moissanite Cabochon (19.28×12.85mm) | |
| Difference: 45% (63.38 mm²) |
18ct Moissanite (Cabochon, 19.28×12.85mm) has approx. 45% more face-up area than 18ct Cubic Zirconia (Cabochon, 15.99×10.66mm).
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