1ct Tanzanite (Princess, 5.73×5.73mm, Blue) vs 1ct Morganite (Princess, 6.13×6.13mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Morganite (6.13×6.13mm, princess cut) appears 14% larger than 1ct Tanzanite (5.73×5.73mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.73×5.73 mm | 6.13×6.13 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
1ct Tanzanite Princess (5.73×5.73mm, Blue)
and
1ct Morganite Princess (6.13×6.13mm, Light Purple)
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, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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 (Princess) | 1 Ct Morganite (Princess) | |
| 5.73×5.73 mm | vs | 6.13×6.13 mm |
| 32.83 mm² | 37.58 mm² |
| 1ct Tanzanite Princess (5.73×5.73mm) | |
| 1ct Morganite Princess (6.13×6.13mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (4.75 mm²) |
1ct Morganite (Princess, 6.13×6.13mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, 5.73×5.73mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 5.73 x 5.73) vs. 1ct Diamond (Princess, White, 5.51 x 5.51)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 5.73 x 5.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 6.13 x 6.13)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 5.73 x 5.73) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 5.73 x 5.73) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 5.73 x 5.73) vs. 1.5ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 6.56 x 6.56)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 5.73 x 5.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 5.73 x 5.73) vs. 0.05ct Diamond (Princess, White, 2.03 x 2.03)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Princess, Blue, 7.22 x 7.22) vs. 2ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.94 x 6.94)