12ct Kyanite (Trillion, 17.21×17.21mm, Blue) vs 12ct Sapphire (Trillion, 16.74×16.74mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Kyanite (17.21×17.21mm, trillion cut) appears 6% larger than 12ct Sapphire (16.74×16.74mm, trillion 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
12ct Kyanite Trillion (17.21×17.21mm, Blue)
and
12ct Sapphire Trillion (16.74×16.74mm, 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 Kyanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.68 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Kyanite 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.
| 12 Ct Kyanite (Trillion) | 12 Ct Sapphire (Trillion) | |
| 17.21×17.21 mm | vs | 16.74×16.74 mm |
| 183.63 mm² | 173.74 mm² |
| 12ct Kyanite Trillion (17.21×17.21mm) | |
| 12ct Sapphire Trillion (16.74×16.74mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (9.89 mm²) |
12ct Kyanite (Trillion, 17.21×17.21mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 12ct Sapphire (Trillion, 16.74×16.74mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Kyanite (Trillion, Blue, 7.23 x 7.23) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Kyanite (Trillion, Blue, 8 x 8.3) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)