1ct Beryl (Round, 6.82×6.82mm, Red) vs 1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Beryl (6.82×6.82mm, round cut) appears 19% larger than 1ct Colored Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Beryl Round (6.82×6.82mm, Red)
and
1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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 (Round) | 1 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 6.82×6.82 mm | vs | 6.68×4.95 mm |
| 36.53 mm² | 30.75 mm² |
| 1ct Beryl Round (6.82×6.82mm) | |
| 1ct Colored Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (5.78 mm²) |
1ct Beryl (Round, 6.82×6.82mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 1ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Red, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Red, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 40ct Beryl (Round, Blue, 23.31 x 23.31) vs. 40ct Beryl (Oval, Blue, 29.49 x 19.66)
- 0.15ct Beryl (Round, Dark Red, 3.62 x 3.62) vs. 0.75ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.91 x 5.91)
- 40ct Beryl (Round, Light Blue, 23.31 x 23.31) vs. 40ct Beryl (Oval, Light Blue, 29.49 x 19.66)