8.5ct Zircon (Oval, 14.84×9.89mm, Orange) vs 8.5ct Sunstone (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Sunstone (17.96×11.97mm, oval cut) appears 46% larger than 8.5ct Zircon (14.84×9.89mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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8.5ct Sunstone (oval cut) |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
8.5ct Zircon Oval (14.84×9.89mm, Orange)
and
8.5ct Sunstone Oval (17.96×11.97mm, Orangey 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 Sunstone for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sunstone 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.
| 8.5 Ct Zircon (Oval) | 8.5 Ct Sunstone (Oval) | |
| 14.84×9.89 mm | vs | 17.96×11.97 mm |
| 120.35 mm² | 176.28 mm² |
| 8.5ct Zircon Oval (14.84×9.89mm) | |
| 8.5ct Sunstone Oval (17.96×11.97mm) | |
| Difference: 46% (55.93 mm²) |
8.5ct Sunstone (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 8.5ct Zircon (Oval, 14.84×9.89mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Zircon (Oval, White, 9.06 x 6.04) vs. 2ct Zircon (Emerald, White, 7.65 x 5.67)
- 8ct Zircon (Oval, Light Violet, 14.39 x 9.59) vs. 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Light Violet, 15.77 x 10.51)
- 1.2ct Zircon (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.65 x 5.1) vs. 0.4ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 5.04 x 3.36)
- 2.64ct Zircon (Oval, Bluish Green, 9.95 x 6.63) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 7.2 x 4.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.6ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 8.42 x 5.61) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.1ct Zircon (Oval, Light Bluish Green, 7.43 x 4.95) vs. 1.43ct Zircon (Oval, Light Bluish Green, 8.1 x 5.4)
- 2.5ct Zircon (Oval, Red, 9.77 x 6.51) vs. 1.2ct Tanzanite (Trillion, Blue, 7.96 x 7.96)
- 8ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 14.39 x 9.59) vs. 7ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 13.76 x 9.17)