1ct Tanzanite (Oval, 8.07×5.38mm, Blue) vs 2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.53×6.35mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (9.53×6.35mm, oval cut) appears 39% larger than 1ct Tanzanite (8.07×5.38mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1ct Tanzanite Oval (8.07×5.38mm, Blue)
and
2ct Sapphire Oval (9.53×6.35mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite (Oval) | 2 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 8.07×5.38 mm | vs | 9.53×6.35 mm |
| 35.6 mm² | 49.62 mm² |
| 1ct Tanzanite Oval (8.07×5.38mm) | |
| 2ct Sapphire Oval (9.53×6.35mm) | |
| Difference: 39% (14.02 mm²) |
2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.53×6.35mm) has approx. 39% more face-up area than 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, 8.07×5.38mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1.25ct Morganite (Round, Light Purple, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Brown, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Morganite (Marquise, Light Purple, 11.26 x 5.63)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 8.63 x 5.75)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.