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9ct Cubic Zirconia (Baguette, 12.86×8.57mm, White) vs 9ct Moissanite (Baguette, 15.5×10.33mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Moissanite (15.5×10.33mm, baguette cut) appears 45% larger than 9ct Cubic Zirconia (12.86×8.57mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

9ct Cubic Zirconia (baguette cut)
vs
 9ct Moissanite (baguette cut)
white
 
white
12.86×8.57 mm 15.5×10.33 mm
actual size
Actual size of 9ct Cubic Zirconia (baguette cut, 12.86×8.57mm, White color)   Actual size of 9ct Moissanite (baguette cut, 15.5×10.33mm, White color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 9ct Cubic Zirconia (baguette cut, 12.86×8.57mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 9ct Moissanite (baguette cut, 15.5×10.33mm) 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
 51% vs 62%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 9ct Cubic Zirconia Baguette (12.86×8.57mm, White) and 9ct Moissanite Baguette (15.5×10.33mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Moissanite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (5.65 vs. 3.22 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Moissanite 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.


9 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Baguette) 9 Ct Moissanite (Baguette)
12.86×8.57 mm vs 15.5×10.33 mm
110.21 mm²   160.12 mm²
Face-up size outline for 9ct Moissanite (15.5×10.33mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 9ct Cubic Zirconia (12.86×8.57mm, baguette cut)
9ct Cubic Zirconia Baguette (12.86×8.57mm)
9ct Moissanite Baguette (15.5×10.33mm)
Difference: 45% (49.91 mm²)
9ct Moissanite (Baguette, 15.5×10.33mm) has approx. 45% more face-up area than 9ct Cubic Zirconia (Baguette, 12.86×8.57mm).


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