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6ct Amethyst (Baguette, 14.45×9.63mm, Violet) vs 8ct Amethyst (Emerald, 14.65×10.85mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Amethyst (14.65×10.85mm, emerald cut) appears 6% larger than 6ct Amethyst (14.45×9.63mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Amethyst (baguette cut)
vs
 8ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
violet
 
violet
14.45×9.63 mm 14.65×10.85 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Amethyst (baguette cut, 14.45×9.63mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 8ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 14.65×10.85mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 6ct Amethyst (baguette cut, 14.45×9.63mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 8ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 14.65×10.85mm) 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
 57% vs 65%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Amethyst Baguette (14.45×9.63mm, Violet) and 8ct Amethyst Emerald (14.65×10.85mm, 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.


6 Ct Amethyst (Baguette) 8 Ct Amethyst (Emerald)
14.45×9.63 mm vs 14.65×10.85 mm
139.15 mm²   147.83 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Amethyst (14.65×10.85mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Amethyst (14.45×9.63mm, baguette cut)
6ct Amethyst Baguette (14.45×9.63mm)
8ct Amethyst Emerald (14.65×10.85mm)
Difference: 6% (8.68 mm²)
8ct Amethyst (Emerald, 14.65×10.85mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 6ct Amethyst (Baguette, 14.45×9.63mm).


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