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4.5ct Beryl (Cushion, 10.39×10.39mm, Orange) vs 4.5ct Pyrope (Cushion, 9.31×9.31mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Beryl (10.39×10.39mm, cushion cut) appears 25% larger than 4.5ct Pyrope (9.31×9.31mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4.5ct Beryl (cushion cut)
vs
 4.5ct Pyrope (cushion cut)
orange
 
red
10.39×10.39 mm 9.31×9.31 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4.5ct Beryl (cushion cut, 10.39×10.39mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 4.5ct Pyrope (cushion cut, 9.31×9.31mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 4.5ct Beryl (cushion cut, 10.39×10.39mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 4.5ct Pyrope (cushion cut, 9.31×9.31mm) 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 56%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4.5ct Beryl Cushion (10.39×10.39mm, Orange) and 4.5ct Pyrope Cushion (9.31×9.31mm, Red) 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, Pyrope will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.78 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.


4.5 Ct Beryl (Cushion) 4.5 Ct Pyrope (Cushion)
10.39×10.39 mm vs 9.31×9.31 mm
97.16 mm²   78.01 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Beryl (10.39×10.39mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Pyrope (9.31×9.31mm, cushion cut)
4.5ct Beryl Cushion (10.39×10.39mm)
4.5ct Pyrope Cushion (9.31×9.31mm)
Difference: 25% (19.15 mm²)
4.5ct Beryl (Cushion, 10.39×10.39mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 4.5ct Pyrope (Cushion, 9.31×9.31mm).


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