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4.5ct Chrysoberyl (Baguette, 11.72×7.81mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 4.5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.01×8.67mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Emerald (13.01×8.67mm, baguette cut) appears 23% larger than 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (11.72×7.81mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4.5ct Chrysoberyl (baguette cut)
vs
 4.5ct Emerald (baguette cut)
light yellowish green
 
green
11.72×7.81 mm 13.01×8.67 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (baguette cut, 11.72×7.81mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 4.5ct Emerald (baguette cut, 13.01×8.67mm, 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 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (baguette cut, 11.72×7.81mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 4.5ct Emerald (baguette cut, 13.01×8.67mm) 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
 47% vs 52%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4.5ct Chrysoberyl Baguette (11.72×7.81mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 4.5ct Emerald Baguette (13.01×8.67mm, 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 Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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 Chrysoberyl (Baguette) 4.5 Ct Emerald (Baguette)
11.72×7.81 mm vs 13.01×8.67 mm
91.53 mm²   112.8 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Emerald (13.01×8.67mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (11.72×7.81mm, baguette cut)
4.5ct Chrysoberyl Baguette (11.72×7.81mm)
4.5ct Emerald Baguette (13.01×8.67mm)
Difference: 23% (21.27 mm²)
4.5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.01×8.67mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (Baguette, 11.72×7.81mm).


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