5.5ct Chrysoberyl (Baguette, 12.53×8.35mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 5.5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.91×9.27mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Emerald (13.91×9.27mm, baguette cut) appears 23% larger than 5.5ct Chrysoberyl (12.53×8.35mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 12.53×8.35 mm | 13.91×9.27 mm | |
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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
5.5ct Chrysoberyl Baguette (12.53×8.35mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
5.5ct Emerald Baguette (13.91×9.27mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 Chrysoberyl (Baguette) | 5.5 Ct Emerald (Baguette) | |
| 12.53×8.35 mm | vs | 13.91×9.27 mm |
| 104.63 mm² | 128.95 mm² |
| 5.5ct Chrysoberyl Baguette (12.53×8.35mm) | |
| 5.5ct Emerald Baguette (13.91×9.27mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (24.32 mm²) |
5.5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.91×9.27mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 5.5ct Chrysoberyl (Baguette, 12.53×8.35mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
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