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2.5ct Rhodolite (Baguette, 9.54×6.36mm, Purple) vs 2.5ct Amethyst (Baguette, 10.79×7.19mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Amethyst (10.79×7.19mm, baguette cut) appears 28% larger than 2.5ct Rhodolite (9.54×6.36mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Rhodolite (baguette cut)
vs
 2.5ct Amethyst (baguette cut)
purple
 
violet
9.54×6.36 mm 10.79×7.19 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Rhodolite (baguette cut, 9.54×6.36mm, Purple color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Amethyst (baguette cut, 10.79×7.19mm, Violet color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Purple 2.5ct Rhodolite (baguette cut, 9.54×6.36mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 2.5ct Amethyst (baguette cut, 10.79×7.19mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 38% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Rhodolite Baguette (9.54×6.36mm, Purple) and 2.5ct Amethyst Baguette (10.79×7.19mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Rhodolite will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.84 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "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.


2.5 Ct Rhodolite (Baguette) 2.5 Ct Amethyst (Baguette)
9.54×6.36 mm vs 10.79×7.19 mm
60.67 mm²   77.58 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Amethyst (10.79×7.19mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Rhodolite (9.54×6.36mm, baguette cut)
2.5ct Rhodolite Baguette (9.54×6.36mm)
2.5ct Amethyst Baguette (10.79×7.19mm)
Difference: 28% (16.91 mm²)
2.5ct Amethyst (Baguette, 10.79×7.19mm) has approx. 28% more face-up area than 2.5ct Rhodolite (Baguette, 9.54×6.36mm).


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