26ct Diopside (Cabochon, 21.62×14.41mm, Green) vs 26ct Tsavorite (Cabochon, 20.99×13.99mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Diopside (21.62×14.41mm, cabochon cut) appears 6% larger than 26ct Tsavorite (20.99×13.99mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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26ct Tsavorite (cabochon cut) |
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| 21.62×14.41 mm | 20.99×13.99 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
26ct Diopside Cabochon (21.62×14.41mm, Green)
and
26ct Tsavorite Cabochon (20.99×13.99mm, Green)
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, Tsavorite will face-up smaller than Diopside for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.61 vs. 3.3 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diopside 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.
| 26 Ct Diopside (Cabochon) | 26 Ct Tsavorite (Cabochon) | |
| 21.62×14.41 mm | vs | 20.99×13.99 mm |
| 255.47 mm² | 240.79 mm² |
| 26ct Diopside Cabochon (21.62×14.41mm) | |
| 26ct Tsavorite Cabochon (20.99×13.99mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (14.68 mm²) |
26ct Diopside (Cabochon, 21.62×14.41mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 26ct Tsavorite (Cabochon, 20.99×13.99mm).
Popular comparisons:
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