5ct Zircon (Round, 9.72×9.72mm, White) vs 5ct Diamond (Round, 11.11×11.11mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (11.11×11.11mm, round cut) appears 31% larger than 5ct Zircon (9.72×9.72mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
5ct Zircon Round (9.72×9.72mm, White)
and
5ct Diamond Round (11.11×11.11mm, 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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 5 Ct Zircon (Round) | 5 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 9.72×9.72 mm | vs | 11.11×11.11 mm |
| 74.2 mm² | 96.94 mm² |
| 5ct Zircon Round (9.72×9.72mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Round (11.11×11.11mm) | |
| Difference: 31% (22.74 mm²) |
5ct Diamond (Round, 11.11×11.11mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 5ct Zircon (Round, 9.72×9.72mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Zircon (Round, White, 9.72 x 9.72) vs. 3ct Zircon (Round, White, 9 x 9)
- 5ct Zircon (Round, White, 9.72 x 9.72) vs. 3ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.37 x 9.37)
- 5ct Zircon (Round, White, 9.72 x 9.72) vs. 5.29ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.33 x 11.33)
- 1ct Zircon (Round, White, 5.69 x 5.69) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 2ct Zircon (Round, Light Orange, 7.16 x 7.16) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 3ct Zircon (Round, Orange, 8.2 x 8.2) vs. 3ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.37 x 9.37)
- 2ct Zircon (Round, White, 7.16 x 7.16) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Zircon (Round, Orange, 5.69 x 5.69) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Round, Light Blue, 6.82 x 6.82)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.