1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, 8.7×5.24mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Beryl (Pear, 9.68×5.83mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Beryl (9.68×5.83mm, pear cut) appears 24% larger than 1ct Chrysoberyl (8.7×5.24mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Beryl (pear cut) |
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| 8.7×5.24 mm | 9.68×5.83 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
1ct Chrysoberyl Pear (8.7×5.24mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
1ct Beryl Pear (9.68×5.83mm, Orange)
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 Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 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 Chrysoberyl (Pear) | 1 Ct Beryl (Pear) | |
| 8.7×5.24 mm | vs | 9.68×5.83 mm |
| 33.28 mm² | 41.2 mm² |
| 1ct Chrysoberyl Pear (8.7×5.24mm) | |
| 1ct Beryl Pear (9.68×5.83mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (7.92 mm²) |
1ct Beryl (Pear, 9.68×5.83mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, 8.7×5.24mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3.3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Dark Green, 12 x 8) vs. 3.56ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 10 x 8)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 8.3 x 5)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74)
- 1.34ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 6.57 x 6.57)
- 1.34ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Violet, 6.97 x 6.97)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 7.57 x 4.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.71ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 7.6 x 4.58) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Yellow, 12.3 x 7.41) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Light Yellow, 11.99 x 7.22)
- 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Dark Green, 15 x 10) vs. 3.56ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 10 x 8)