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3ct Almandine (Baguette, 9.96×6.64mm, Dark Red) vs 3ct Rhodolite (Baguette, 10.13×6.75mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Rhodolite (10.13×6.75mm, baguette cut) appears 3% larger than 3ct Almandine (9.96×6.64mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Almandine (baguette cut)
vs
 3ct Rhodolite (baguette cut)
dark red
 
purple
9.96×6.64 mm 10.13×6.75 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Almandine (baguette cut, 9.96×6.64mm, Dark Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Rhodolite (baguette cut, 10.13×6.75mm, Purple color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Red 3ct Almandine (baguette cut, 9.96×6.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 3ct Rhodolite (baguette cut, 10.13×6.75mm) 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
 40% vs 40%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Almandine Baguette (9.96×6.64mm, Dark Red) and 3ct Rhodolite Baguette (10.13×6.75mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Almandine will face-up smaller than Rhodolite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.05 vs. 3.84 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Rhodolite 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.


3 Ct Almandine (Baguette) 3 Ct Rhodolite (Baguette)
9.96×6.64 mm vs 10.13×6.75 mm
66.13 mm²   68.38 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Rhodolite (10.13×6.75mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Almandine (9.96×6.64mm, baguette cut)
3ct Almandine Baguette (9.96×6.64mm)
3ct Rhodolite Baguette (10.13×6.75mm)
Difference: 3% (2.25 mm²)
3ct Rhodolite (Baguette, 10.13×6.75mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 3ct Almandine (Baguette, 9.96×6.64mm).


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