36ct Zircon (Emerald, 19.98×14.8mm, Orange) vs 36ct Pyrope (Emerald, 21.49×15.92mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Pyrope (21.49×15.92mm, emerald cut) appears 16% larger than 36ct Zircon (19.98×14.8mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
36ct Zircon Emerald (19.98×14.8mm, Orange)
and
36ct Pyrope Emerald (21.49×15.92mm, Red)
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 Pyrope for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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.
| 36 Ct Zircon (Emerald) | 36 Ct Pyrope (Emerald) | |
| 19.98×14.8 mm | vs | 21.49×15.92 mm |
| 275 mm² | 318.17 mm² |
| 36ct Zircon Emerald (19.98×14.8mm) | |
| 36ct Pyrope Emerald (21.49×15.92mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (43.17 mm²) |
36ct Pyrope (Emerald, 21.49×15.92mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 36ct Zircon (Emerald, 19.98×14.8mm).
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