4ct Zircon (Marquise, 14.62×7.31mm, Orange) vs 4ct Sunstone (Marquise, 17.7×8.85mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sunstone (17.7×8.85mm, marquise cut) appears 47% larger than 4ct Zircon (14.62×7.31mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.62×7.31 mm | 17.7×8.85 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
4ct Zircon Marquise (14.62×7.31mm, Orange)
and
4ct Sunstone Marquise (17.7×8.85mm, 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.
| 4 Ct Zircon (Marquise) | 4 Ct Sunstone (Marquise) | |
| 14.62×7.31 mm | vs | 17.7×8.85 mm |
| 75.88 mm² | 111.22 mm² |
| 4ct Zircon Marquise (14.62×7.31mm) | |
| 4ct Sunstone Marquise (17.7×8.85mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (35.34 mm²) |
4ct Sunstone (Marquise, 17.7×8.85mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 4ct Zircon (Marquise, 14.62×7.31mm).
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