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16ct Cubic Zirconia (Baguette, 15.57×10.38mm, White) vs 16ct Moissanite (Baguette, 18.77×12.51mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Moissanite (18.77×12.51mm, baguette cut) appears 45% larger than 16ct Cubic Zirconia (15.57×10.38mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

16ct Cubic Zirconia (baguette cut)
vs
 16ct Moissanite (baguette cut)
white
 
white
15.57×10.38 mm 18.77×12.51 mm
actual size
Actual size of 16ct Cubic Zirconia (baguette cut, 15.57×10.38mm, White color)   Actual size of 16ct Moissanite (baguette cut, 18.77×12.51mm, White color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 16ct Cubic Zirconia (baguette cut, 15.57×10.38mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 16ct Moissanite (baguette cut, 18.77×12.51mm) 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
 62% vs 75%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 16ct Cubic Zirconia Baguette (15.57×10.38mm, White) and 16ct Moissanite Baguette (18.77×12.51mm, White) 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, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Moissanite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (5.65 vs. 3.22 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Moissanite 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.


16 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Baguette) 16 Ct Moissanite (Baguette)
15.57×10.38 mm vs 18.77×12.51 mm
161.62 mm²   234.81 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Moissanite (18.77×12.51mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 16ct Cubic Zirconia (15.57×10.38mm, baguette cut)
16ct Cubic Zirconia Baguette (15.57×10.38mm)
16ct Moissanite Baguette (18.77×12.51mm)
Difference: 45% (73.19 mm²)
16ct Moissanite (Baguette, 18.77×12.51mm) has approx. 45% more face-up area than 16ct Cubic Zirconia (Baguette, 15.57×10.38mm).


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