0.5ct Diamond (Round, 5.16×5.16mm, Bluish Green) vs 3.8ct Zircon (Round, 8×8mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.8ct Zircon (8×8mm, round cut) appears 2.4 times larger than 0.5ct Colored Diamond (5.16×5.16mm, round 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
0.5ct Diamond Round (5.16×5.16mm, Bluish Green)
and
3.8ct Zircon Round (8×8mm, Bluish Green)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Zircon will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 0.5 Ct Colored Diamond (Round) | 3.8 Ct Zircon (Round) | |
| 5.16×5.16 mm | vs | 8×8 mm |
| 20.91 mm² | 50.27 mm² |
| 0.5ct Colored Diamond Round (5.16×5.16mm) | |
| 3.8ct Zircon Round (8×8mm) | |
| Difference: 140% (29.36 mm²) |
3.8ct Zircon (Round, 8×8mm) has approx. 140% more face-up area than 0.5ct Colored Diamond (Round, 5.16×5.16mm). In other words, it's 2.4x larger.
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