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5ct Amethyst (Round, 11.73×11.73mm, Dark Violet) vs 7ct Amethyst (Princess, 11.79×11.79mm, Dark Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7ct Amethyst (11.79×11.79mm, princess cut) appears 29% larger than 5ct Amethyst (11.73×11.73mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Amethyst (round cut)
vs
7ct Amethyst (princess cut)
dark violet
 
dark violet
11.73×11.73 mm 11.79×11.79 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Amethyst (round cut, 11.73×11.73mm, Dark Violet color)   Actual size of 7ct Amethyst (princess cut, 11.79×11.79mm, Dark Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Violet 5ct Amethyst (round cut, 11.73×11.73mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Violet 7ct Amethyst (princess cut, 11.79×11.79mm) 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
70% vs 70%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Amethyst Round (11.73×11.73mm, Dark Violet) and 7ct Amethyst Princess (11.79×11.79mm, Dark Violet) 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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 Ct Amethyst (Round) 7 Ct Amethyst (Princess)
11.73×11.73 mm vs 11.79×11.79 mm
108.07 mm²   139 mm²
Face-up size outline for 7ct Amethyst (11.79×11.79mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Amethyst (11.73×11.73mm, round cut)
5ct Amethyst Round (11.73×11.73mm)
7ct Amethyst Princess (11.79×11.79mm)
Difference: 29% (30.93 mm²)
7ct Amethyst (Princess, 11.79×11.79mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 5ct Amethyst (Round, 11.73×11.73mm).


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