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6ct Almandine (Baguette, 12.54×8.36mm, Dark Red) vs 6ct Rhodolite (Baguette, 12.77×8.51mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Rhodolite (12.77×8.51mm, baguette cut) appears 4% larger than 6ct Almandine (12.54×8.36mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Almandine (baguette cut)
vs
 6ct Rhodolite (baguette cut)
dark red
 
purple
12.54×8.36 mm 12.77×8.51 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Almandine (baguette cut, 12.54×8.36mm, Dark Red color)   Actual size of 6ct Rhodolite (baguette cut, 12.77×8.51mm, Purple color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Red 6ct Almandine (baguette cut, 12.54×8.36mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 6ct Rhodolite (baguette cut, 12.77×8.51mm) 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
 50% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Almandine Baguette (12.54×8.36mm, Dark Red) and 6ct Rhodolite Baguette (12.77×8.51mm, Purple) 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, Almandine will face-up smaller than Rhodolite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.05 vs. 3.84 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Rhodolite 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 Ct Almandine (Baguette) 6 Ct Rhodolite (Baguette)
12.54×8.36 mm vs 12.77×8.51 mm
104.83 mm²   108.67 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Rhodolite (12.77×8.51mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Almandine (12.54×8.36mm, baguette cut)
6ct Almandine Baguette (12.54×8.36mm)
6ct Rhodolite Baguette (12.77×8.51mm)
Difference: 4% (3.84 mm²)
6ct Rhodolite (Baguette, 12.77×8.51mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 6ct Almandine (Baguette, 12.54×8.36mm).


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