3.5ct Beryl (Princess, 9.07×9.07mm, Orange) vs 3.5ct Pyrope (Princess, 8.13×8.13mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Beryl (9.07×9.07mm, princess cut) appears 24% larger than 3.5ct Pyrope (8.13×8.13mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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3.5ct Pyrope (princess cut) |
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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
3.5ct Beryl Princess (9.07×9.07mm, Orange)
and
3.5ct Pyrope Princess (8.13×8.13mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Pyrope will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.78 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.
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.
| 3.5 Ct Beryl (Princess) | 3.5 Ct Pyrope (Princess) | |
| 9.07×9.07 mm | vs | 8.13×8.13 mm |
| 82.26 mm² | 66.1 mm² |
| 3.5ct Beryl Princess (9.07×9.07mm) | |
| 3.5ct Pyrope Princess (8.13×8.13mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (16.16 mm²) |
3.5ct Beryl (Princess, 9.07×9.07mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 3.5ct Pyrope (Princess, 8.13×8.13mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Beryl (Princess, Orange, 8 x 8) vs. 1.6ct Beryl (Emerald, Orange, 6 x 8)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 10ct Topaz (Oval, Orange, 17 x 11.33)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.2ct Emerald (Princess, Dark Bluish Green, 7.97 x 7.97)
- 4.02ct Beryl (Princess, Yellow, 9.74 x 9.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.05ct Beryl (Princess, Orange, 2.26 x 2.26) vs. 0.4ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 4.51 x 4.51)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Orange, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.32 x 8.32)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 40ct Topaz (Oval, Orange, 26.97 x 17.98)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.2ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 7.97 x 7.97)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.2ct Emerald (Princess, Dark Yellowish Green, 7.97 x 7.97)