5.5ct Beryl (Marquise, 19.52×9.76mm, Orange) vs 5.5ct Pyrope (Marquise, 17.48×8.74mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Beryl (19.52×9.76mm, marquise cut) appears 25% larger than 5.5ct Pyrope (17.48×8.74mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 19.52×9.76 mm | 17.48×8.74 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Beryl Marquise (19.52×9.76mm, Orange)
and
5.5ct Pyrope Marquise (17.48×8.74mm, 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.
| 5.5 Ct Beryl (Marquise) | 5.5 Ct Pyrope (Marquise) | |
| 19.52×9.76 mm | vs | 17.48×8.74 mm |
| 135.27 mm² | 108.47 mm² |
| 5.5ct Beryl Marquise (19.52×9.76mm) | |
| 5.5ct Pyrope Marquise (17.48×8.74mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (26.8 mm²) |
5.5ct Beryl (Marquise, 19.52×9.76mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 5.5ct Pyrope (Marquise, 17.48×8.74mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.7ct Beryl (Marquise, Orange, 10 x 5) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 9.22 x 4.61)
- 2ct Beryl (Marquise, Light Bluish Green, 14.18 x 7.09) vs. 2ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 13.08 x 6.54)
- 0.7ct Beryl (Marquise, Orange, 10 x 5) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.77 x 5.77)
- 1ct Beryl (Marquise, Dark Yellowish Green, 11.26 x 5.63) vs. 1ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.55 x 4.85)
- 1ct Beryl (Marquise, Dark Green, 11.26 x 5.63) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1ct Beryl (Marquise, Orange, 11.26 x 5.63) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.5ct Beryl (Marquise, Orange, 12.88 x 6.44) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Beryl (Marquise, Orange, 14.18 x 7.09) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Beryl (Marquise, Orange, 15.28 x 7.64) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)