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3ct Amethyst (Emerald, 10.57×7.83mm, Violet) vs 3ct Hiddenite (Emerald, 9.94×7.36mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Amethyst (10.57×7.83mm, emerald cut) appears 13% larger than 3ct Hiddenite (9.94×7.36mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
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3ct Hiddenite (emerald cut)
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10.57×7.83 mm 9.94×7.36 mm
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Actual size of 3ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 10.57×7.83mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 3ct Hiddenite (emerald cut, 9.94×7.36mm, Light Green  color)
 
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Violet 3ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 10.57×7.83mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Light Green  3ct Hiddenite (emerald cut, 9.94×7.36mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 3ct Amethyst Emerald (10.57×7.83mm, Violet) and 3ct Hiddenite Emerald (9.94×7.36mm, Light 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Hiddenite will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.18 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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 Amethyst (Emerald) 3 Ct Hiddenite (Emerald)
10.57×7.83 mm vs 9.94×7.36 mm
76.97 mm²   68.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Amethyst (10.57×7.83mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Hiddenite (9.94×7.36mm, emerald cut)
3ct Amethyst Emerald (10.57×7.83mm)
3ct Hiddenite Emerald (9.94×7.36mm)
Difference: 13% (8.93 mm²)
3ct Amethyst Emerald (10.57×7.83mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 3ct Hiddenite Emerald (9.94×7.36mm).


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