2ct Zircon (Round, 7.16×7.16mm, White) vs 2ct Amethyst (Oval, 10.94×7.29mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Amethyst (10.94×7.29mm, oval cut) appears 62% larger than 2ct Zircon (7.16×7.16mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.16×7.16 mm | 10.94×7.29 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Zircon Round (7.16×7.16mm, White)
and
2ct Amethyst Oval (10.94×7.29mm, Violet)
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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.
| 2 Ct Zircon (Round) | 2 Ct Amethyst (Oval) | |
| 7.16×7.16 mm | vs | 10.94×7.29 mm |
| 40.26 mm² | 65.4 mm² |
| 2ct Zircon Round (7.16×7.16mm) | |
| 2ct Amethyst Oval (10.94×7.29mm) | |
| Difference: 62% (25.14 mm²) |
2ct Amethyst (Oval, 10.94×7.29mm) has approx. 62% more face-up area than 2ct Zircon (Round, 7.16×7.16mm).
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