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0.6ct Tanzanite (Marquise, 8.88×4.44mm, Blue) vs 0.9ct Tanzanite (Oval, 7.79×5.19mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.9ct Tanzanite (7.79×5.19mm, oval cut) appears 18% larger than 0.6ct Tanzanite (8.88×4.44mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.6ct Tanzanite (marquise cut)
vs
 0.9ct Tanzanite (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
8.88×4.44 mm 7.79×5.19 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.6ct Tanzanite (marquise cut, 8.88×4.44mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 0.9ct Tanzanite (oval cut, 7.79×5.19mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 0.6ct Tanzanite (marquise cut, 8.88×4.44mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 0.9ct Tanzanite (oval cut, 7.79×5.19mm) 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
 27% vs 31%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.6ct Tanzanite Marquise (8.88×4.44mm, Blue) and 0.9ct Tanzanite Oval (7.79×5.19mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


0.6 Ct Tanzanite (Marquise) 0.9 Ct Tanzanite (Oval)
8.88×4.44 mm vs 7.79×5.19 mm
27.99 mm²   33.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.9ct Tanzanite (7.79×5.19mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.6ct Tanzanite (8.88×4.44mm, marquise cut)
0.6ct Tanzanite Marquise (8.88×4.44mm)
0.9ct Tanzanite Oval (7.79×5.19mm)
Difference: 18% (5.16 mm²)
0.9ct Tanzanite (Oval, 7.79×5.19mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 0.6ct Tanzanite (Marquise, 8.88×4.44mm).


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