12ct Zircon (Cabochon, 14.85×9.9mm, Orange) vs 12ct Pyrope (Cabochon, 15.96×10.64mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Pyrope (15.96×10.64mm, cabochon cut) appears 16% larger than 12ct Zircon (14.85×9.9mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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12ct Pyrope (cabochon cut) |
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| 14.85×9.9 mm | 15.96×10.64 mm | |
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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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
12ct Zircon Cabochon (14.85×9.9mm, Orange)
and
12ct Pyrope Cabochon (15.96×10.64mm, 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.
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Zircon will face-up smaller than Pyrope for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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 Zircon (Cabochon) | 12 Ct Pyrope (Cabochon) | |
| 14.85×9.9 mm | vs | 15.96×10.64 mm |
| 120.55 mm² | 139.25 mm² |
| 12ct Zircon Cabochon (14.85×9.9mm) | |
| 12ct Pyrope Cabochon (15.96×10.64mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (18.7 mm²) |
12ct Pyrope (Cabochon, 15.96×10.64mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 12ct Zircon (Cabochon, 14.85×9.9mm).
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