3.5ct Emerald (Oval, 13.25×8.83mm, Green) vs 3.5ct Tourmaline (Oval, 12.74×8.49mm, Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Emerald (13.25×8.83mm, oval cut) appears 8% larger than 3.5ct Tourmaline (12.74×8.49mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3.5ct Emerald Oval (13.25×8.83mm, Green)
and
3.5ct Tourmaline Oval (12.74×8.49mm, Purple)
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, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.06 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.
| 3.5 Ct Emerald (Oval) | 3.5 Ct Tourmaline (Oval) | |
| 13.25×8.83 mm | vs | 12.74×8.49 mm |
| 95.94 mm² | 88.69 mm² |
| 3.5ct Emerald Oval (13.25×8.83mm) | |
| 3.5ct Tourmaline Oval (12.74×8.49mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (7.25 mm²) |
3.5ct Emerald (Oval, 13.25×8.83mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 3.5ct Tourmaline (Oval, 12.74×8.49mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.4ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 11.55 x 7.7) vs. 2.7ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 8.2 x 7.2)
- 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16)
- 10ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 18.57 x 12.38) vs. 6ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 14.24 x 9.49)
- 20ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 23.4 x 15.6) vs. 40ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 29.49 x 19.66)
- 1.2ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1.2ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 9.17 x 6.11) vs. 1.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.33 x 6.17)
- 2.5ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 11.7 x 7.8) vs. 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 6 x 6)
- 40ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 29.49 x 19.66) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)