3ct Morganite (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm, Light Purple) vs 3ct Moissanite (Princess, 8.14×8.14mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Morganite (8.53×8.53mm, princess cut) appears 10% larger than 3ct Moissanite (8.14×8.14mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.53×8.53 mm | 8.14×8.14 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Morganite Princess (8.53×8.53mm, Light Purple)
and
3ct Moissanite Princess (8.14×8.14mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Moissanite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.22 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.
| 3 Ct Morganite (Princess) | 3 Ct Moissanite (Princess) | |
| 8.53×8.53 mm | vs | 8.14×8.14 mm |
| 72.76 mm² | 66.26 mm² |
| 3ct Morganite Princess (8.53×8.53mm) | |
| 3ct Moissanite Princess (8.14×8.14mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (6.5 mm²) |
3ct Morganite (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 3ct Moissanite (Princess, 8.14×8.14mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 8ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 12.25 x 12.25) vs. 2.54ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.07 x 7.38)
- 1ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 6.13 x 6.13) vs. 2ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.72 x 7.72)
- 1ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 6.13 x 6.13) vs. 0.5ct Morganite (Trillion, Light Purple, 6.36 x 6.36)
- 1.3ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 7 x 7) vs. 1.4ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Red, 8 x 6)
- 2ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.72 x 7.72) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 3ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 3ct Diamond (Princess, White, 7.95 x 7.95)
- 5ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 8.86 x 8.86)
- 1ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 6.13 x 6.13) vs. 6.25ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.97 x 11.97)
- 2.5ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 8.32 x 8.32) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)