4ct Sinhalite (Marquise, 16.16×8.08mm, Light Brown) vs 4ct Citrine (Marquise, 17.7×8.85mm, Light Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Citrine (17.7×8.85mm, marquise cut) appears 20% larger than 4ct Sinhalite (16.16×8.08mm, marquise 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4ct Sinhalite Marquise (16.16×8.08mm, Light Brown)
and
4ct Citrine Marquise (17.7×8.85mm, Light 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, Sinhalite will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.48 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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 Sinhalite (Marquise) | 4 Ct Citrine (Marquise) | |
| 16.16×8.08 mm | vs | 17.7×8.85 mm |
| 92.71 mm² | 111.22 mm² |
| 4ct Sinhalite Marquise (16.16×8.08mm) | |
| 4ct Citrine Marquise (17.7×8.85mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (18.51 mm²) |
4ct Citrine (Marquise, 17.7×8.85mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 4ct Sinhalite (Marquise, 16.16×8.08mm).
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