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1.25ct Amethyst (Marquise, 12.02×6.01mm, Violet) vs 1.25ct Quartz (Marquise, 12.02×6.01mm, Brown)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

1.25ct Amethyst (marquise cut)
vs
 1.25ct Quartz (marquise cut)
violet
 
brown
12.02×6.01 mm 12.02×6.01 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.25ct Amethyst (marquise cut, 12.02×6.01mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 1.25ct Quartz (marquise cut, 12.02×6.01mm, Brown color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 1.25ct Amethyst (marquise cut, 12.02×6.01mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 1.25ct Quartz (marquise cut, 12.02×6.01mm) 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
 36% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.25ct Amethyst Marquise (12.02×6.01mm, Violet) and 1.25ct Quartz Marquise (12.02×6.01mm, Brown) 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

Amethyst and Quartz have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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.


1.25 Ct Amethyst (Marquise) 1.25 Ct Quartz (Marquise)
12.02×6.01 mm vs 12.02×6.01 mm
51.29 mm²   51.29 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 12.02×6.01mm
1.25ct Amethyst Marquise (12.02×6.01mm)
1.25ct Quartz Marquise (12.02×6.01mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
1.25ct Amethyst (Marquise, 12.02×6.01mm) and 1.25ct Quartz (Marquise, 12.02×6.01mm) have the same face-up area.


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