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2ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, 9.2×6.13mm, Blue) vs 1.21ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.76×5.75mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Tanzanite (9.2×6.13mm, cabochon cut) appears 11% larger than 1.21ct Emerald (7.76×5.75mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Tanzanite (cabochon cut)
vs
1.21ct Emerald (emerald cut)
blue
 
green
9.2×6.13 mm 7.76×5.75 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Tanzanite (cabochon cut, 9.2×6.13mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.21ct Emerald (emerald cut, 7.76×5.75mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2ct Tanzanite (cabochon cut, 9.2×6.13mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 1.21ct Emerald (emerald cut, 7.76×5.75mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
37% vs 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Tanzanite Cabochon (9.2×6.13mm, Blue) and 1.21ct Emerald Emerald (7.76×5.75mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.35 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.


2 Ct Tanzanite (Cabochon) 1.21 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
9.2×6.13 mm vs 7.76×5.75 mm
46.24 mm²   41.5 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Tanzanite (9.2×6.13mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.21ct Emerald (7.76×5.75mm, emerald cut)
2ct Tanzanite Cabochon (9.2×6.13mm)
1.21ct Emerald Emerald (7.76×5.75mm)
Difference: 11% (4.74 mm²)
2ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, 9.2×6.13mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 1.21ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.76×5.75mm).


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