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26ct Beryl (Emerald, 21.51×15.93mm, Orange) vs 26ct Almandine (Emerald, 18.83×13.95mm, Dark Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Beryl (21.51×15.93mm, emerald cut) appears 30% larger than 26ct Almandine (18.83×13.95mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

26ct Beryl (emerald cut)
vs
 26ct Almandine (emerald cut)
orange
 
dark red
21.51×15.93 mm 18.83×13.95 mm
actual size
Actual size of 26ct Beryl (emerald cut, 21.51×15.93mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 26ct Almandine (emerald cut, 18.83×13.95mm, Dark Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 26ct Beryl (emerald cut, 21.51×15.93mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Red 26ct Almandine (emerald cut, 18.83×13.95mm) 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
 95% vs 83%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 26ct Beryl Emerald (21.51×15.93mm, Orange) and 26ct Almandine Emerald (18.83×13.95mm, Dark 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Almandine will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.05 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.


26 Ct Beryl (Emerald) 26 Ct Almandine (Emerald)
21.51×15.93 mm vs 18.83×13.95 mm
318.67 mm²   244.29 mm²
Face-up size outline for 26ct Beryl (21.51×15.93mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 26ct Almandine (18.83×13.95mm, emerald cut)
26ct Beryl Emerald (21.51×15.93mm)
26ct Almandine Emerald (18.83×13.95mm)
Difference: 30% (74.38 mm²)
26ct Beryl (Emerald, 21.51×15.93mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 26ct Almandine (Emerald, 18.83×13.95mm).


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