2ct Tanzanite (Pear, 11.16×6.72mm, Blue) vs 2ct Citrine (Pear, 12×7.23mm, Light Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Citrine (12×7.23mm, pear cut) appears 16% larger than 2ct Tanzanite (11.16×6.72mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.16×6.72 mm | 12×7.23 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
2ct Tanzanite Pear (11.16×6.72mm, Blue)
and
2ct Citrine Pear (12×7.23mm, Light Orange)
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, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 2 Ct Tanzanite (Pear) | 2 Ct Citrine (Pear) | |
| 11.16×6.72 mm | vs | 12×7.23 mm |
| 54.75 mm² | 63.33 mm² |
| 2ct Tanzanite Pear (11.16×6.72mm) | |
| 2ct Citrine Pear (12×7.23mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (8.58 mm²) |
2ct Citrine (Pear, 12×7.23mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 2ct Tanzanite (Pear, 11.16×6.72mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 11.16 x 6.72) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Pear, White, 10.36 x 6.24)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 11.16 x 6.72) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 10.46 x 6.3)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 11.16 x 6.72) vs. 3ct Diamond (Pear, White, 13.05 x 7.86)