1ct Beryl (Oval, 8.72×5.81mm, Orange) vs 1ct Tourmaline (Oval, 8.39×5.59mm, Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Beryl (8.72×5.81mm, oval cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Tourmaline (8.39×5.59mm, oval 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
1ct Beryl Oval (8.72×5.81mm, Orange)
and
1ct Tourmaline Oval (8.39×5.59mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.06 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.
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 Ct Beryl (Oval) | 1 Ct Tourmaline (Oval) | |
| 8.72×5.81 mm | vs | 8.39×5.59 mm |
| 41.54 mm² | 38.46 mm² |
| 1ct Beryl Oval (8.72×5.81mm) | |
| 1ct Tourmaline Oval (8.39×5.59mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (3.08 mm²) |
1ct Beryl (Oval, 8.72×5.81mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Tourmaline (Oval, 8.39×5.59mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Beryl (Oval, Orange, 10.86 x 7.24) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.64ct Beryl (Oval, White, 10.17 x 6.78) vs. 1.3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.87 x 5.91)
- 4.09ct Beryl (Oval, Yellow, 11.91 x 9.39) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Beryl (Oval, Purple, 9 x 6.9) vs. 1ct Beryl (Trillion, Purple, 6.9 x 7.7)
- 1ct Beryl (Oval, Light Gray, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Beryl (Oval, White, 9 x 6.5)
- 0.41ct Beryl (Oval, Orange, 6.41 x 4.27) vs. 0.66ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5.21 x 5.21)
- 1.2ct Beryl (Oval, Orange, 9.17 x 6.11) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1.64ct Beryl (Oval, White, 10.17 x 6.78) vs. 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 1ct Beryl (Oval, Purple, 9 x 6.9) vs. 1ct Beryl (Oval, Purple, 8.4 x 5.6)