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6.5ct Beryl (Asscher, 11.31×11.31mm, Orange) vs 6.5ct Pyrope (Asscher, 10.14×10.14mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6.5ct Beryl (11.31×11.31mm, asscher cut) appears 24% larger than 6.5ct Pyrope (10.14×10.14mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6.5ct Beryl (asscher cut)
vs
 6.5ct Pyrope (asscher cut)
orange
 
red
11.31×11.31 mm 10.14×10.14 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6.5ct Beryl (asscher cut, 11.31×11.31mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 6.5ct Pyrope (asscher cut, 10.14×10.14mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 6.5ct Beryl (asscher cut, 11.31×11.31mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 6.5ct Pyrope (asscher cut, 10.14×10.14mm) 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
 67% vs 61%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6.5ct Beryl Asscher (11.31×11.31mm, Orange) and 6.5ct Pyrope Asscher (10.14×10.14mm, 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

All things being equal, Pyrope will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.78 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.


6.5 Ct Beryl (Asscher) 6.5 Ct Pyrope (Asscher)
11.31×11.31 mm vs 10.14×10.14 mm
117.68 mm²   94.59 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6.5ct Beryl (11.31×11.31mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 6.5ct Pyrope (10.14×10.14mm, asscher cut)
6.5ct Beryl Asscher (11.31×11.31mm)
6.5ct Pyrope Asscher (10.14×10.14mm)
Difference: 24% (23.09 mm²)
6.5ct Beryl (Asscher, 11.31×11.31mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 6.5ct Pyrope (Asscher, 10.14×10.14mm).


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