18ct Zircon (Round, 14.85×14.85mm, Orange) vs 18ct Pyrope (Round, 15.97×15.97mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Pyrope (15.97×15.97mm, round cut) appears 16% larger than 18ct Zircon (14.85×14.85mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.85×14.85 mm | 15.97×15.97 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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Actual sizes of
18ct Zircon Round (14.85×14.85mm, Orange)
and
18ct Pyrope Round (15.97×15.97mm, Red)
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 Pyrope for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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 Zircon (Round) | 18 Ct Pyrope (Round) | |
| 14.85×14.85 mm | vs | 15.97×15.97 mm |
| 173.2 mm² | 200.31 mm² |
| 18ct Zircon Round (14.85×14.85mm) | |
| 18ct Pyrope Round (15.97×15.97mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (27.11 mm²) |
18ct Pyrope (Round, 15.97×15.97mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 18ct Zircon (Round, 14.85×14.85mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Zircon (Round, White, 5.69 x 5.69) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 2ct Zircon (Round, Light Orange, 7.16 x 7.16) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 5ct Zircon (Round, White, 9.72 x 9.72) vs. 5ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.11 x 11.11)
- 3ct Zircon (Round, Orange, 8.2 x 8.2) vs. 3ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.37 x 9.37)
- 2ct Zircon (Round, White, 7.16 x 7.16) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Zircon (Round, Orange, 5.69 x 5.69) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Round, Light Blue, 6.82 x 6.82)
- 7ct Zircon (Round, White, 10.88 x 10.88) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1.5ct Zircon (Round, White, 6.51 x 6.51) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.91 x 6.91)
- 0.05ct Zircon (Round, Orange, 2.09 x 2.09) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)