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3ct Chrysoberyl (Trillion, 10.4×10.4mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 3ct Hiddenite (Cushion, 8.71×8.71mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Hiddenite (8.71×8.71mm, cushion cut) appears 2% larger than 3ct Chrysoberyl (10.4×10.4mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Chrysoberyl (trillion cut)
vs
3ct Hiddenite (cushion cut)
light yellowish green
 
light green
10.4×10.4 mm 8.71×8.71 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Chrysoberyl (trillion cut, 10.4×10.4mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Hiddenite (cushion cut, 8.71×8.71mm, Light 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 (trillion cut, 10.4×10.4mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Green  3ct Hiddenite (cushion cut, 8.71×8.71mm) 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
62% vs 52%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Chrysoberyl Trillion (10.4×10.4mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 3ct Hiddenite Cushion (8.71×8.71mm, 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Hiddenite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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 (Trillion) 3 Ct Hiddenite (Cushion)
10.4×10.4 mm vs 8.71×8.71 mm
67.06 mm²   68.28 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Hiddenite (8.71×8.71mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Chrysoberyl (10.4×10.4mm, trillion cut)
3ct Chrysoberyl Trillion (10.4×10.4mm)
3ct Hiddenite Cushion (8.71×8.71mm)
Difference: 2% (1.22 mm²)
3ct Hiddenite (Cushion, 8.71×8.71mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 3ct Chrysoberyl (Trillion, 10.4×10.4mm).


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