8.5ct Zircon (Cabochon, 13.23×8.82mm, Orange) vs 8.5ct Sunstone (Cabochon, 16.02×10.68mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Sunstone (16.02×10.68mm, cabochon cut) appears 47% larger than 8.5ct Zircon (13.23×8.82mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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8.5ct Sunstone (cabochon cut) |
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orange |
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| 13.23×8.82 mm | 16.02×10.68 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
8.5ct Zircon Cabochon (13.23×8.82mm, Orange)
and
8.5ct Sunstone Cabochon (16.02×10.68mm, 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.
| 8.5 Ct Zircon (Cabochon) | 8.5 Ct Sunstone (Cabochon) | |
| 13.23×8.82 mm | vs | 16.02×10.68 mm |
| 95.68 mm² | 140.3 mm² |
| 8.5ct Zircon Cabochon (13.23×8.82mm) | |
| 8.5ct Sunstone Cabochon (16.02×10.68mm) | |
| Difference: 47% (44.62 mm²) |
8.5ct Sunstone (Cabochon, 16.02×10.68mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 8.5ct Zircon (Cabochon, 13.23×8.82mm).
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