5ct Tanzanite (Oval, 13.79×9.19mm, Blue) vs 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Tanzanite (13.79×9.19mm, oval cut) appears 14% larger than 5ct Sapphire (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
5ct Tanzanite Oval (13.79×9.19mm, Blue)
and
5ct Sapphire Oval (12.93×8.62mm, Blue)
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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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.
| 5 Ct Tanzanite (Oval) | 5 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 13.79×9.19 mm | vs | 12.93×8.62 mm |
| 103.92 mm² | 91.39 mm² |
| 5ct Tanzanite Oval (13.79×9.19mm) | |
| 5ct Sapphire Oval (12.93×8.62mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (12.53 mm²) |
5ct Tanzanite (Oval, 13.79×9.19mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm).
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