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28ct Zircon (Cabochon, 19.7×13.13mm, Orange) vs 28ct Pyrope (Cabochon, 21.18×14.12mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 28ct Pyrope (21.18×14.12mm, cabochon cut) appears 16% larger than 28ct Zircon (19.7×13.13mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

28ct Zircon (cabochon cut)
vs
28ct Pyrope (cabochon cut)
orange
 
red
19.7×13.13 mm 21.18×14.12 mm
actual size
Actual size of 28ct Zircon (cabochon cut, 19.7×13.13mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 28ct Pyrope (cabochon cut, 21.18×14.12mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 28ct Zircon (cabochon cut, 19.7×13.13mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 28ct Pyrope (cabochon cut, 21.18×14.12mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
78% vs 84%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 28ct Zircon Cabochon (19.7×13.13mm, Orange) and 28ct Pyrope Cabochon (21.18×14.12mm, 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.


28 Ct Zircon (Cabochon) 28 Ct Pyrope (Cabochon)
19.7×13.13 mm vs 21.18×14.12 mm
212.1 mm²   245.23 mm²
Face-up size outline for 28ct Pyrope (21.18×14.12mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 28ct Zircon (19.7×13.13mm, cabochon cut)
28ct Zircon Cabochon (19.7×13.13mm)
28ct Pyrope Cabochon (21.18×14.12mm)
Difference: 16% (33.13 mm²)
28ct Pyrope (Cabochon, 21.18×14.12mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 28ct Zircon (Cabochon, 19.7×13.13mm).


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