18ct Diopside (Princess, 14.68×14.68mm, Green) vs 18ct Tsavorite (Princess, 14.24×14.24mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Diopside (14.68×14.68mm, princess cut) appears 6% larger than 18ct Tsavorite (14.24×14.24mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.68×14.68 mm | 14.24×14.24 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
18ct Diopside Princess (14.68×14.68mm, Green)
and
18ct Tsavorite Princess (14.24×14.24mm, Green)
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, Tsavorite will face-up smaller than Diopside for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.61 vs. 3.3 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diopside 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 Diopside (Princess) | 18 Ct Tsavorite (Princess) | |
| 14.68×14.68 mm | vs | 14.24×14.24 mm |
| 215.5 mm² | 202.78 mm² |
| 18ct Diopside Princess (14.68×14.68mm) | |
| 18ct Tsavorite Princess (14.24×14.24mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (12.72 mm²) |
18ct Diopside (Princess, 14.68×14.68mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 18ct Tsavorite (Princess, 14.24×14.24mm).
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