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8ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 11.74×11.74mm, Blue) vs 8ct Kyanite (Cushion, 11.38×11.38mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Tanzanite (11.74×11.74mm, cushion cut) appears 6% larger than 8ct Kyanite (11.38×11.38mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Tanzanite (cushion cut)
vs
 8ct Kyanite (cushion cut)
blue
 
blue
11.74×11.74 mm 11.38×11.38 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8ct Tanzanite (cushion cut, 11.74×11.74mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 8ct Kyanite (cushion cut, 11.38×11.38mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 8ct Tanzanite (cushion cut, 11.74×11.74mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 8ct Kyanite (cushion cut, 11.38×11.38mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 70% vs 68%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8ct Tanzanite Cushion (11.74×11.74mm, Blue) and 8ct Kyanite Cushion (11.38×11.38mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Kyanite will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.68 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.


8 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) 8 Ct Kyanite (Cushion)
11.74×11.74 mm vs 11.38×11.38 mm
124.04 mm²   116.55 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Tanzanite (11.74×11.74mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Kyanite (11.38×11.38mm, cushion cut)
8ct Tanzanite Cushion (11.74×11.74mm)
8ct Kyanite Cushion (11.38×11.38mm)
Difference: 6% (7.49 mm²)
8ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 11.74×11.74mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 8ct Kyanite (Cushion, 11.38×11.38mm).


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