3ct Chrysoberyl (Trillion, 10.4×10.4mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 4ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 17.06×8.53mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Tourmaline (17.06×8.53mm, marquise cut) appears 54% larger than 3ct Chrysoberyl (10.4×10.4mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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light yellowish green |
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| 10.4×10.4 mm | 17.06×8.53 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Chrysoberyl Trillion (10.4×10.4mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
4ct Tourmaline Marquise (17.06×8.53mm, Violet)
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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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 Ct Chrysoberyl (Trillion) | 4 Ct Tourmaline (Marquise) | |
| 10.4×10.4 mm | vs | 17.06×8.53 mm |
| 67.06 mm² | 103.32 mm² |
| 3ct Chrysoberyl Trillion (10.4×10.4mm) | |
| 4ct Tourmaline Marquise (17.06×8.53mm) | |
| Difference: 54% (36.26 mm²) |
4ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 17.06×8.53mm) has approx. 54% more face-up area than 3ct Chrysoberyl (Trillion, 10.4×10.4mm).
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