1ct Amethyst (Pear, 9.53×5.74mm, Violet) vs 0.5ct Tanzanite (Pear, 7.02×4.23mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Amethyst (9.53×5.74mm, pear cut) appears 84% larger than 0.5ct Tanzanite (7.02×4.23mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.53×5.74 mm | 7.02×4.23 mm | |
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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
1ct Amethyst Pear (9.53×5.74mm, Violet)
and
0.5ct Tanzanite Pear (7.02×4.23mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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 Ct Amethyst (Pear) | 0.5 Ct Tanzanite (Pear) | |
| 9.53×5.74 mm | vs | 7.02×4.23 mm |
| 39.93 mm² | 21.68 mm² |
| 1ct Amethyst Pear (9.53×5.74mm) | |
| 0.5ct Tanzanite Pear (7.02×4.23mm) | |
| Difference: 84% (18.25 mm²) |
1ct Amethyst (Pear, 9.53×5.74mm) has approx. 84% more face-up area than 0.5ct Tanzanite (Pear, 7.02×4.23mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 7.33 x 5.43)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 6.8 x 5.04)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 9.46 x 5.7)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 8.3 x 5)