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6.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 13.08×8.72mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 6.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 14.52×9.68mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6.5ct Emerald (14.52×9.68mm, cabochon cut) appears 23% larger than 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (13.08×8.72mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6.5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut)
vs
6.5ct Emerald (cabochon cut)
light yellowish green
 
green
13.08×8.72 mm 14.52×9.68 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 13.08×8.72mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 6.5ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 14.52×9.68mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 13.08×8.72mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 6.5ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 14.52×9.68mm) 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 58%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6.5ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (13.08×8.72mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 6.5ct Emerald Cabochon (14.52×9.68mm, 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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 Chrysoberyl (Cabochon) 6.5 Ct Emerald (Cabochon)
13.08×8.72 mm vs 14.52×9.68 mm
93.53 mm²   115.25 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6.5ct Emerald (14.52×9.68mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (13.08×8.72mm, cabochon cut)
6.5ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (13.08×8.72mm)
6.5ct Emerald Cabochon (14.52×9.68mm)
Difference: 23% (21.72 mm²)
6.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 14.52×9.68mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 13.08×8.72mm).


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