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5.5ct Tsavorite (Emerald, 11.66×8.64mm, Green) vs 5.5ct Hiddenite (Emerald, 12.16×9.01mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Hiddenite (12.16×9.01mm, emerald cut) appears 9% larger than 5.5ct Tsavorite (11.66×8.64mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Tsavorite (emerald cut)
vs
5.5ct Hiddenite (emerald cut)
green
 
light green
11.66×8.64 mm 12.16×9.01 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Tsavorite (emerald cut, 11.66×8.64mm, Green color)   Actual size of 5.5ct Hiddenite (emerald cut, 12.16×9.01mm, Light Green  color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 5.5ct Tsavorite (emerald cut, 11.66×8.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Green  5.5ct Hiddenite (emerald cut, 12.16×9.01mm) 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
52% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Tsavorite Emerald (11.66×8.64mm, Green) and 5.5ct Hiddenite Emerald (12.16×9.01mm, Light 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Tsavorite will face-up smaller than Hiddenite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.61 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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 Tsavorite (Emerald) 5.5 Ct Hiddenite (Emerald)
11.66×8.64 mm vs 12.16×9.01 mm
93.69 mm²   101.89 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Hiddenite (12.16×9.01mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Tsavorite (11.66×8.64mm, emerald cut)
5.5ct Tsavorite Emerald (11.66×8.64mm)
5.5ct Hiddenite Emerald (12.16×9.01mm)
Difference: 9% (8.2 mm²)
5.5ct Hiddenite (Emerald, 12.16×9.01mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 5.5ct Tsavorite (Emerald, 11.66×8.64mm).


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