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5ct Kunzite (Princess, 9.92×9.92mm, Light Purple) vs 3ct Morganite (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm, Light Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Kunzite (9.92×9.92mm, princess cut) appears 26% larger than 3ct Morganite (8.84×8.84mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Kunzite (princess cut)
vs
 3ct Morganite (princess cut)
light purple
 
light purple
9.92×9.92 mm 8.84×8.84 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Kunzite (princess cut, 9.92×9.92mm, Light Purple color)   Actual size of 3ct Morganite (princess cut, 8.84×8.84mm, Light Purple color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Purple 5ct Kunzite (princess cut, 9.92×9.92mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Purple 3ct Morganite (princess cut, 8.84×8.84mm) 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
 59% vs 53%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Kunzite Princess (9.92×9.92mm, Light Purple) and 3ct Morganite Princess (8.84×8.84mm, Light Purple) 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, Kunzite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.18 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.


5 Ct Kunzite (Princess) 3 Ct Morganite (Princess)
9.92×9.92 mm vs 8.84×8.84 mm
98.41 mm²   78.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Kunzite (9.92×9.92mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Morganite (8.84×8.84mm, princess cut)
5ct Kunzite Princess (9.92×9.92mm)
3ct Morganite Princess (8.84×8.84mm)
Difference: 26% (20.26 mm²)
5ct Kunzite (Princess, 9.92×9.92mm) has approx. 26% more face-up area than 3ct Morganite (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm).


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