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1ct Tanzanite (Round, 6×6mm, Blue) vs 2ct Tanzanite (Round, 8.03×8.03mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Tanzanite (8.03×8.03mm, round cut) appears 79% larger than 1ct Tanzanite (6×6mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Tanzanite (round cut)
vs
 2ct Tanzanite (round cut)
blue
 
blue
6×6 mm 8.03×8.03 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Tanzanite (round cut, 6×6mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2ct Tanzanite (round cut, 8.03×8.03mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1ct Tanzanite (round cut, 6×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2ct Tanzanite (round cut, 8.03×8.03mm) 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
 36% vs 48%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Tanzanite Round (6×6mm, Blue) and 2ct Tanzanite Round (8.03×8.03mm, 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.


1 Ct Tanzanite (Round) 2 Ct Tanzanite (Round)
6×6 mm vs 8.03×8.03 mm
28.27 mm²   50.64 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Tanzanite (8.03×8.03mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Tanzanite (6×6mm, round cut)
1ct Tanzanite Round (6×6mm)
2ct Tanzanite Round (8.03×8.03mm)
Difference: 79% (22.37 mm²)
2ct Tanzanite (Round, 8.03×8.03mm) has approx. 79% more face-up area than 1ct Tanzanite (Round, 6×6mm).


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