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3ct Chrysoberyl (Baguette, 10.23×6.82mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 3ct Emerald (Baguette, 11.37×7.58mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (11.37×7.58mm, baguette cut) appears 24% larger than 3ct Chrysoberyl (10.23×6.82mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Chrysoberyl (baguette cut)
vs
3ct Emerald (baguette cut)
light yellowish green
 
green
10.23×6.82 mm 11.37×7.58 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Chrysoberyl (baguette cut, 10.23×6.82mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Emerald (baguette cut, 11.37×7.58mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 3ct Chrysoberyl (baguette cut, 10.23×6.82mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 3ct Emerald (baguette cut, 11.37×7.58mm) 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
41% vs 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Chrysoberyl Baguette (10.23×6.82mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 3ct Emerald Baguette (11.37×7.58mm, 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 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.


3 Ct Chrysoberyl (Baguette) 3 Ct Emerald (Baguette)
10.23×6.82 mm vs 11.37×7.58 mm
69.77 mm²   86.18 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Emerald (11.37×7.58mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Chrysoberyl (10.23×6.82mm, baguette cut)
3ct Chrysoberyl Baguette (10.23×6.82mm)
3ct Emerald Baguette (11.37×7.58mm)
Difference: 24% (16.41 mm²)
3ct Emerald (Baguette, 11.37×7.58mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 3ct Chrysoberyl (Baguette, 10.23×6.82mm).


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