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6.5ct Beryl (Radiant, 11.69×11.69mm, Orange) vs 6.5ct Pyrope (Radiant, 10.48×10.48mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6.5ct Beryl (11.69×11.69mm, radiant cut) appears 24% larger than 6.5ct Pyrope (10.48×10.48mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6.5ct Beryl (radiant cut)
vs
 6.5ct Pyrope (radiant cut)
orange
 
red
11.69×11.69 mm 10.48×10.48 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6.5ct Beryl (radiant cut, 11.69×11.69mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 6.5ct Pyrope (radiant cut, 10.48×10.48mm, 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 (radiant cut, 11.69×11.69mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 6.5ct Pyrope (radiant cut, 10.48×10.48mm) 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 63%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6.5ct Beryl Radiant (11.69×11.69mm, Orange) and 6.5ct Pyrope Radiant (10.48×10.48mm, 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 (Radiant) 6.5 Ct Pyrope (Radiant)
11.69×11.69 mm vs 10.48×10.48 mm
129.82 mm²   104.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6.5ct Beryl (11.69×11.69mm, radiant cut)
Face-up size outline for 6.5ct Pyrope (10.48×10.48mm, radiant cut)
6.5ct Beryl Radiant (11.69×11.69mm)
6.5ct Pyrope Radiant (10.48×10.48mm)
Difference: 24% (25.48 mm²)
6.5ct Beryl (Radiant, 11.69×11.69mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 6.5ct Pyrope (Radiant, 10.48×10.48mm).


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