2ct Kyanite (Round, 7.74×7.74mm, Blue) vs 5ct Emerald (Cushion, 10.9×10.9mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Emerald (10.9×10.9mm, cushion cut) appears 2.3 times larger than 2ct Kyanite (7.74×7.74mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Kyanite Round (7.74×7.74mm, Blue)
and
5ct Emerald Cushion (10.9×10.9mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Kyanite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.68 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 Ct Kyanite (Round) | 5 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | |
| 7.74×7.74 mm | vs | 10.9×10.9 mm |
| 47.05 mm² | 106.93 mm² |
| 2ct Kyanite Round (7.74×7.74mm) | |
| 5ct Emerald Cushion (10.9×10.9mm) | |
| Difference: 127% (59.88 mm²) |
5ct Emerald (Cushion, 10.9×10.9mm) has approx. 127% more face-up area than 2ct Kyanite (Round, 7.74×7.74mm). In other words, it's 2.27x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 1.83ct Diamond (Round, White, 7.95 x 7.95)
- 2ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 2ct Diamond (Marquise, Light Gray, 13.08 x 6.54)
- 2ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 2ct Emerald (Round, Green, 8.59 x 8.59)
- 2ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 15ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 15.16 x 15.16) vs. 15ct Diamond (Round, White, 16.03 x 16.03)
- 1ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 6.15 x 6.15) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 6.15 x 6.15) vs. 1ct Benitoite (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88)
- 1ct Kyanite (Round, Blue, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Round, Blue, 6 x 6)