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5ct Amethyst (Oval, 14.84×9.89mm, Violet) vs 5ct Quartz (Pear, 16.28×9.81mm, Dark Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Amethyst (14.84×9.89mm, oval cut) appears 3% larger than 5ct Quartz (16.28×9.81mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Amethyst (oval cut)
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5ct Quartz (pear cut)
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dark red
14.84×9.89 mm 16.28×9.81 mm
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Actual size of 5ct Amethyst (oval cut, 14.84×9.89mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 5ct Quartz (pear cut, 16.28×9.81mm, Dark Red color)
 
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Violet 5ct Amethyst (oval cut, 14.84×9.89mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Dark Red 5ct Quartz (pear cut, 16.28×9.81mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 5ct Amethyst Oval (14.84×9.89mm, Violet) and 5ct Quartz Pear (16.28×9.81mm, Dark 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.

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Face-up Size

Amethyst and Quartz have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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 Ct Amethyst (Oval) 5 Ct Quartz (Pear)
14.84×9.89 mm vs 16.28×9.81 mm
120.35 mm²   116.59 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Amethyst (14.84×9.89mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Quartz (16.28×9.81mm, pear cut)
5ct Amethyst Oval (14.84×9.89mm)
5ct Quartz Pear (16.28×9.81mm)
Difference: 3% (3.76 mm²)
5ct Amethyst Oval (14.84×9.89mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 5ct Quartz Pear (16.28×9.81mm).


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