3ct Zircon (Trillion, 9.99×9.99mm, Orange) vs 3ct Sunstone (Trillion, 12.09×12.09mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sunstone (12.09×12.09mm, trillion cut) appears 46% larger than 3ct Zircon (9.99×9.99mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.99×9.99 mm | 12.09×12.09 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Zircon Trillion (9.99×9.99mm, Orange)
and
3ct Sunstone Trillion (12.09×12.09mm, Orangey 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Zircon will face-up smaller than Sunstone for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sunstone 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 Zircon (Trillion) | 3 Ct Sunstone (Trillion) | |
| 9.99×9.99 mm | vs | 12.09×12.09 mm |
| 61.88 mm² | 90.62 mm² |
| 3ct Zircon Trillion (9.99×9.99mm) | |
| 3ct Sunstone Trillion (12.09×12.09mm) | |
| Difference: 46% (28.74 mm²) |
3ct Sunstone (Trillion, 12.09×12.09mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 3ct Zircon (Trillion, 9.99×9.99mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.5ct Zircon (Trillion, Orange, 5.31 x 5.31) vs. 1.1ct Morganite (Trillion, Light Purple, 8.27 x 8.27)
- 4ct Zircon (Trillion, Bluish Green, 10.61 x 10.61) vs. 5ct Tourmaline (Baguette, Red, 12.9 x 8.6)
- 4ct Zircon (Trillion, Orange, 10.61 x 10.61) vs. 4ct Aquamarine (Trillion, Light Blue, 12.72 x 12.72)
- 4.77ct Zircon (Trillion, Bluish Green, 11.25 x 11.25) vs. 4.77ct Amethyst (Trillion, Violet, 13.57 x 13.57)
- 4.77ct Zircon (Trillion, Bluish Green, 11.25 x 11.25) vs. 4.77ct Spinel (Trillion, Red, 12.25 x 12.25)
- 4.77ct Zircon (Trillion, Bluish Green, 11.25 x 11.25) vs. 4.77ct Ruby (Trillion, Red, 11.83 x 11.83)
- 1.5ct Zircon (Trillion, Bluish Green, 7.65 x 7.65) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4ct Zircon (Trillion, Bluish Green, 10.61 x 10.61) vs. 5ct Tourmaline (Baguette, Light Red, 12.9 x 8.6)
- 5ct Zircon (Trillion, Dark Violet, 11.43 x 11.43) vs. 0.05ct Ruby (Trillion, Light Red, 2.59 x 2.59)