4ct Beryl (Pear, 15.36×9.25mm, Orange) vs 4ct Pyrope (Pear, 13.76×8.29mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Beryl (15.36×9.25mm, pear cut) appears 25% larger than 4ct Pyrope (13.76×8.29mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
4ct Beryl Pear (15.36×9.25mm, Orange)
and
4ct Pyrope Pear (13.76×8.29mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 Ct Beryl (Pear) | 4 Ct Pyrope (Pear) | |
| 15.36×9.25 mm | vs | 13.76×8.29 mm |
| 103.72 mm² | 83.27 mm² |
| 4ct Beryl Pear (15.36×9.25mm) | |
| 4ct Pyrope Pear (13.76×8.29mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (20.45 mm²) |
4ct Beryl (Pear, 15.36×9.25mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 4ct Pyrope (Pear, 13.76×8.29mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 7ct Beryl (Pear, Orange, 18.11 x 10.91) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 20ct Beryl (Pear, Yellowish Green, 25.7 x 15.48) vs. 10ct Beryl (Trillion, Green, 17.26 x 17.26)
- 0.26ct Beryl (Pear, Orange, 6.04 x 3.64) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.73ct Beryl (Pear, Orange, 11.37 x 6.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.5ct Beryl (Pear, Dark Red, 12.85 x 7.74) vs. 2.5ct Andesine (Pear, Dark Red, 12.9 x 7.77)
- 2ct Beryl (Pear, Light Red, 11.94 x 7.19) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)
- 1.5ct Beryl (Pear, Orange, 10.84 x 6.53) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Beryl (Pear, Orange, 9.46 x 5.7) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.5ct Beryl (Pear, Dark Green, 7.52 x 4.53) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)