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5ct Tanzanite (Pear, 15.14×9.12mm, Blue) vs 20.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, 22.07×14.71mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20.5ct Tanzanite (22.07×14.71mm, oval cut) appears 2.6 times larger than 5ct Tanzanite (15.14×9.12mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Tanzanite (pear cut)
vs
20.5ct Tanzanite (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
15.14×9.12 mm 22.07×14.71 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Tanzanite (pear cut, 15.14×9.12mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 20.5ct Tanzanite (oval cut, 22.07×14.71mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 5ct Tanzanite (pear cut, 15.14×9.12mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 20.5ct Tanzanite (oval cut, 22.07×14.71mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
54% vs 88%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Tanzanite Pear (15.14×9.12mm, Blue) and 20.5ct Tanzanite Oval (22.07×14.71mm, Blue) 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


5 Ct Tanzanite (Pear) 20.5 Ct Tanzanite (Oval)
15.14×9.12 mm vs 22.07×14.71 mm
100.8 mm²   266.21 mm²
Face-up size outline for 20.5ct Tanzanite (22.07×14.71mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Tanzanite (15.14×9.12mm, pear cut)
5ct Tanzanite Pear (15.14×9.12mm)
20.5ct Tanzanite Oval (22.07×14.71mm)
Difference: 164% (165.41 mm²)
20.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, 22.07×14.71mm) has approx. 164% more face-up area than 5ct Tanzanite (Pear, 15.14×9.12mm). In other words, it's 2.64x larger.


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