1ct Zircon (Round, 5.69×5.69mm, White) vs 0.75ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.08×5.08mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Zircon (5.69×5.69mm, round cut) appears 9% larger than 0.75ct Sapphire (5.08×5.08mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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 Zircon Round (5.69×5.69mm, White)
and
0.75ct Sapphire Cushion (5.08×5.08mm, White)
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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Sapphire for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 4 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sapphire 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 Zircon (Round) | 0.75 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 5.69×5.69 mm | vs | 5.08×5.08 mm |
| 25.43 mm² | 23.23 mm² |
| 1ct Zircon Round (5.69×5.69mm) | |
| 0.75ct Sapphire Cushion (5.08×5.08mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (2.2 mm²) |
1ct Zircon (Round, 5.69×5.69mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 0.75ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.08×5.08mm).
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