1ct Emerald (Round, 6.8×6.8mm, Green) vs 1ct Amethyst (Round, 6.86×6.86mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Amethyst (6.86×6.86mm, round cut) appears 2% larger than 1ct Emerald (6.8×6.8mm, round 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 Emerald Round (6.8×6.8mm, Green)
and
1ct Amethyst Round (6.86×6.86mm, Violet)
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, Emerald will face-up slightly smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.72 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Amethyst 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 Emerald (Round) | 1 Ct Amethyst (Round) | |
| 6.8×6.8 mm | vs | 6.86×6.86 mm |
| 36.32 mm² | 36.96 mm² |
| 1ct Emerald Round (6.8×6.8mm) | |
| 1ct Amethyst Round (6.86×6.86mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (0.64 mm²) |
1ct Amethyst (Round, 6.86×6.86mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Round, 6.8×6.8mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.8 x 6.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.4 x 6.4)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.8 x 6.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.2 x 6.2)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.8 x 6.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.6 x 6.6)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.8 x 6.8) vs. 0.25ct Emerald (Round, Green, 4.29 x 4.29)
- 0.05ct Emerald (Round, Green, 2.51 x 2.51) vs. 0.4ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.02 x 5.02)
- 2ct Emerald (Round, Green, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 0.2ct Emerald (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 3.99 x 3.99) vs. 0.08ct Diamond (Round, White, 2.8 x 2.8)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Dark Green, 5.41 x 5.41) vs. 0.6ct Emerald (Round, Dark Green, 5.75 x 5.75)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.