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15ct Rhodolite (Marquise, 24.3×12.15mm, Purple) vs 15ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 26.22×13.11mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Tourmaline (26.22×13.11mm, marquise cut) appears 16% larger than 15ct Rhodolite (24.3×12.15mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Rhodolite (marquise cut)
vs
 15ct Tourmaline (marquise cut)
purple
 
purple
24.3×12.15 mm 26.22×13.11 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Rhodolite (marquise cut, 24.3×12.15mm, Purple color)   Actual size of 15ct Tourmaline (marquise cut, 26.22×13.11mm, Purple color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Purple 15ct Rhodolite (marquise cut, 24.3×12.15mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 15ct Tourmaline (marquise cut, 26.22×13.11mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 72% vs 78%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Rhodolite Marquise (24.3×12.15mm, Purple) and 15ct Tourmaline Marquise (26.22×13.11mm, Purple) 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, Rhodolite will face-up smaller than Tourmaline for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.84 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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.


15 Ct Rhodolite (Marquise) 15 Ct Tourmaline (Marquise)
24.3×12.15 mm vs 26.22×13.11 mm
209.62 mm²   244.06 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Tourmaline (26.22×13.11mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Rhodolite (24.3×12.15mm, marquise cut)
15ct Rhodolite Marquise (24.3×12.15mm)
15ct Tourmaline Marquise (26.22×13.11mm)
Difference: 16% (34.44 mm²)
15ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 26.22×13.11mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 15ct Rhodolite (Marquise, 24.3×12.15mm).


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