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1.5ct Chrysoberyl (Princess, 6.15×6.15mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 1.5ct Beryl (Princess, 6.84×6.84mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Beryl (6.84×6.84mm, princess cut) appears 24% larger than 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (6.15×6.15mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Chrysoberyl (princess cut)
vs
1.5ct Beryl (princess cut)
light yellowish green
 
orange
6.15×6.15 mm 6.84×6.84 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (princess cut, 6.15×6.15mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Beryl (princess cut, 6.84×6.84mm, Orange color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (princess cut, 6.15×6.15mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 1.5ct Beryl (princess cut, 6.84×6.84mm) 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
37% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Chrysoberyl Princess (6.15×6.15mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 1.5ct Beryl Princess (6.84×6.84mm, Orange) 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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.


1.5 Ct Chrysoberyl (Princess) 1.5 Ct Beryl (Princess)
6.15×6.15 mm vs 6.84×6.84 mm
37.82 mm²   46.79 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Beryl (6.84×6.84mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (6.15×6.15mm, princess cut)
1.5ct Chrysoberyl Princess (6.15×6.15mm)
1.5ct Beryl Princess (6.84×6.84mm)
Difference: 24% (8.97 mm²)
1.5ct Beryl (Princess, 6.84×6.84mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (Princess, 6.15×6.15mm).


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