1.25ct Emerald (Princess, 6.43×6.43mm, Green) vs 1.25ct Apatite (Princess, 6.1×6.1mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.25ct Emerald (6.43×6.43mm, princess cut) appears 11% larger than 1.25ct Apatite (6.1×6.1mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.25ct Emerald Princess (6.43×6.43mm, Green)
and
1.25ct Apatite Princess (6.1×6.1mm, Green)
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, Apatite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.2 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 1.25 Ct Emerald (Princess) | 1.25 Ct Apatite (Princess) | |
| 6.43×6.43 mm | vs | 6.1×6.1 mm |
| 41.34 mm² | 37.21 mm² |
| 1.25ct Emerald Princess (6.43×6.43mm) | |
| 1.25ct Apatite Princess (6.1×6.1mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (4.13 mm²) |
1.25ct Emerald (Princess, 6.43×6.43mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 1.25ct Apatite (Princess, 6.1×6.1mm).
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