8ct Benitoite (Emerald, 13.16×9.75mm, Blue) vs 8ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 13.55×10.04mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Tanzanite (13.55×10.04mm, emerald cut) appears 6% larger than 8ct Benitoite (13.16×9.75mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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8ct Tanzanite (emerald cut) |
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| 13.16×9.75 mm | 13.55×10.04 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
8ct Benitoite Emerald (13.16×9.75mm, Blue)
and
8ct Tanzanite Emerald (13.55×10.04mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Benitoite will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.65 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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 Ct Benitoite (Emerald) | 8 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald) | |
| 13.16×9.75 mm | vs | 13.55×10.04 mm |
| 119.33 mm² | 126.52 mm² |
| 8ct Benitoite Emerald (13.16×9.75mm) | |
| 8ct Tanzanite Emerald (13.55×10.04mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (7.19 mm²) |
8ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 13.55×10.04mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 8ct Benitoite (Emerald, 13.16×9.75mm).
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