3ct Moissanite (Round, 9.67×9.67mm, White) vs 3ct Beryl (Round, 9.81×9.81mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Beryl (9.81×9.81mm, round cut) appears 3% larger than 3ct Moissanite (9.67×9.67mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.67×9.67 mm | 9.81×9.81 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Moissanite Round (9.67×9.67mm, White)
and
3ct Beryl Round (9.81×9.81mm, Orange)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Moissanite will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.22 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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 Moissanite (Round) | 3 Ct Beryl (Round) | |
| 9.67×9.67 mm | vs | 9.81×9.81 mm |
| 73.44 mm² | 75.58 mm² |
| 3ct Moissanite Round (9.67×9.67mm) | |
| 3ct Beryl Round (9.81×9.81mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (2.14 mm²) |
3ct Beryl (Round, 9.81×9.81mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 3ct Moissanite (Round, 9.67×9.67mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.71 x 6.71) vs. 1ct Cubic Zirconia (Round, White, 5.4 x 5.4)
- 1ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.43 x 6.43) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.71 x 6.71) vs. 1ct Almandine (Round, Dark Red, 5.95 x 5.95)
- 1ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.43 x 6.43) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, Orange, 6.24 x 6.24)
- 0.91ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.23 x 6.23) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, Red, 6.24 x 6.24)
- 1.25ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.92 x 6.92) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, Orange, 6.24 x 6.24)
- 18ct Moissanite (Round, White, 16.84 x 16.84) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, Orange, 6.24 x 6.24)
- 1ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.71 x 6.71) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, Red, 6.24 x 6.24)
- 1ct Moissanite (Round, White, 6.71 x 6.71) vs. 1ct Moissanite (Princess, White, 5.65 x 5.65)