5.5ct Beryl (Oval, 15.39×10.26mm, Orange) vs 5.5ct Pyrope (Oval, 13.79×9.19mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Beryl (15.39×10.26mm, oval cut) appears 25% larger than 5.5ct Pyrope (13.79×9.19mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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5.5ct Pyrope (oval cut) |
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| 15.39×10.26 mm | 13.79×9.19 mm | |
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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
5.5ct Beryl Oval (15.39×10.26mm, Orange)
and
5.5ct Pyrope Oval (13.79×9.19mm, 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 (Oval) | 5.5 Ct Pyrope (Oval) | |
| 15.39×10.26 mm | vs | 13.79×9.19 mm |
| 129.48 mm² | 103.92 mm² |
| 5.5ct Beryl Oval (15.39×10.26mm) | |
| 5.5ct Pyrope Oval (13.79×9.19mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (25.56 mm²) |
5.5ct Beryl (Oval, 15.39×10.26mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 5.5ct Pyrope (Oval, 13.79×9.19mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Beryl (Oval, Orange, 10.86 x 7.24) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.64ct Beryl (Oval, White, 10.17 x 6.78) vs. 1.3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.87 x 5.91)
- 4.09ct Beryl (Oval, Yellow, 11.91 x 9.39) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Beryl (Oval, Purple, 9 x 6.9) vs. 1ct Beryl (Trillion, Purple, 6.9 x 7.7)
- 1ct Beryl (Oval, Light Gray, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Beryl (Oval, White, 9 x 6.5)
- 0.41ct Beryl (Oval, Orange, 6.41 x 4.27) vs. 0.66ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5.21 x 5.21)
- 1.2ct Beryl (Oval, Orange, 9.17 x 6.11) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1.64ct Beryl (Oval, White, 10.17 x 6.78) vs. 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 1ct Beryl (Oval, Purple, 9 x 6.9) vs. 1ct Beryl (Oval, Purple, 8.4 x 5.6)