4.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.1×8.96mm, Violet) vs 4.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 11.18×8.28mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Amethyst (12.1×8.96mm, emerald cut) appears 17% larger than 4.5ct Tanzanite (11.18×8.28mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
4.5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.1×8.96mm, Violet)
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4.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (11.18×8.28mm, Blue)
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, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 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.
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.
| 4.5 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) | 4.5 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald) | |
| 12.1×8.96 mm | vs | 11.18×8.28 mm |
| 100.83 mm² | 86.09 mm² |
| 4.5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.1×8.96mm) | |
| 4.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (11.18×8.28mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (14.74 mm²) |
4.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.1×8.96mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 4.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 11.18×8.28mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 40ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 25.06 x 18.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 23ct Amethyst (Emerald, Light Purple, 20.08 x 16.15) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 9.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 15.51 x 11.49) vs. 4ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.25 x 9.25)
- 15ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 18.06 x 13.38) vs. 20ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Yellow, 17.41 x 17.41)
- 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Dark Violet, 8 x 6) vs. 2.62ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Yellowish Green, 9.08 x 7.09)
- 2ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 2ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 10.94 x 7.29)
- 11ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 16.29 x 12.07) vs. 2ct Citrine (Trillion, Light Orange, 10.16 x 10.16)