2.5ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, 13.5×6.75mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 2.5ct Emerald (Marquise, 15×7.5mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Emerald (15×7.5mm, marquise cut) appears 23% larger than 2.5ct Chrysoberyl (13.5×6.75mm, marquise 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2.5ct Chrysoberyl Marquise (13.5×6.75mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
2.5ct Emerald Marquise (15×7.5mm, 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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 2.5 Ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise) | 2.5 Ct Emerald (Marquise) | |
| 13.5×6.75 mm | vs | 15×7.5 mm |
| 64.7 mm² | 79.88 mm² |
| 2.5ct Chrysoberyl Marquise (13.5×6.75mm) | |
| 2.5ct Emerald Marquise (15×7.5mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (15.18 mm²) |
2.5ct Emerald (Marquise, 15×7.5mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 2.5ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, 13.5×6.75mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Dark Green, 10.12 x 5.06) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.8ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellow, 10.18 x 4.64) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Dark Green, 10.12 x 5.06) vs. 1ct Emerald (Marquise, Green, 11.26 x 5.63)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 14.6 x 7.3) vs. 4ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 17.06 x 8.53)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 9.48 x 4.26) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 9.65 x 4.54) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 10.18 x 4.64) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)