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5.5ct Moissanite (Marquise, 18.44×9.22mm, White) vs 5.5ct Beryl (Marquise, 19.52×9.76mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Beryl (19.52×9.76mm, marquise cut) appears 12% larger than 5.5ct Moissanite (18.44×9.22mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Moissanite (marquise cut)
vs
5.5ct Beryl (marquise cut)
white
 
orange
18.44×9.22 mm 19.52×9.76 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Moissanite (marquise cut, 18.44×9.22mm, White color)   Actual size of 5.5ct Beryl (marquise cut, 19.52×9.76mm, Orange color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 5.5ct Moissanite (marquise cut, 18.44×9.22mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 5.5ct Beryl (marquise cut, 19.52×9.76mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
55% vs 58%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Moissanite Marquise (18.44×9.22mm, White) and 5.5ct Beryl Marquise (19.52×9.76mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Moissanite will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.22 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.


5.5 Ct Moissanite (Marquise) 5.5 Ct Beryl (Marquise)
18.44×9.22 mm vs 19.52×9.76 mm
120.71 mm²   135.27 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Beryl (19.52×9.76mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Moissanite (18.44×9.22mm, marquise cut)
5.5ct Moissanite Marquise (18.44×9.22mm)
5.5ct Beryl Marquise (19.52×9.76mm)
Difference: 12% (14.56 mm²)
5.5ct Beryl (Marquise, 19.52×9.76mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 5.5ct Moissanite (Marquise, 18.44×9.22mm).


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