17ct Kunzite (Marquise, 26.98×13.49mm, Light Purple) vs 17ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, 25.58×12.79mm, Light Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 17ct Kunzite (26.98×13.49mm, marquise cut) appears 11% larger than 17ct Chrysoberyl (25.58×12.79mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 26.98×13.49 mm | 25.58×12.79 mm | |
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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
17ct Kunzite Marquise (26.98×13.49mm, Light Purple)
and
17ct Chrysoberyl Marquise (25.58×12.79mm, Light Yellowish 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Kunzite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Kunzite 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.
| 17 Ct Kunzite (Marquise) | 17 Ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise) | |
| 26.98×13.49 mm | vs | 25.58×12.79 mm |
| 258.41 mm² | 232.29 mm² |
| 17ct Kunzite Marquise (26.98×13.49mm) | |
| 17ct Chrysoberyl Marquise (25.58×12.79mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (26.12 mm²) |
17ct Kunzite (Marquise, 26.98×13.49mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 17ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, 25.58×12.79mm).
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