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12ct Beryl (Asscher, 13.88×13.88mm, Orange) vs 12ct Almandine (Asscher, 12.15×12.15mm, Dark Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Beryl (13.88×13.88mm, asscher cut) appears 31% larger than 12ct Almandine (12.15×12.15mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Beryl (asscher cut)
vs
 12ct Almandine (asscher cut)
orange
 
dark red
13.88×13.88 mm 12.15×12.15 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Beryl (asscher cut, 13.88×13.88mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 12ct Almandine (asscher cut, 12.15×12.15mm, Dark Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 12ct Beryl (asscher cut, 13.88×13.88mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Red 12ct Almandine (asscher cut, 12.15×12.15mm) 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
 83% vs 72%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Beryl Asscher (13.88×13.88mm, Orange) and 12ct Almandine Asscher (12.15×12.15mm, Dark Red) 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, Almandine will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.05 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.


12 Ct Beryl (Asscher) 12 Ct Almandine (Asscher)
13.88×13.88 mm vs 12.15×12.15 mm
177.24 mm²   135.81 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Beryl (13.88×13.88mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 12ct Almandine (12.15×12.15mm, asscher cut)
12ct Beryl Asscher (13.88×13.88mm)
12ct Almandine Asscher (12.15×12.15mm)
Difference: 31% (41.43 mm²)
12ct Beryl (Asscher, 13.88×13.88mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 12ct Almandine (Asscher, 12.15×12.15mm).


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