6ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 11.88×8.8mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.19×9.77mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (13.19×9.77mm, emerald cut) appears 23% larger than 6ct Chrysoberyl (11.88×8.8mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (11.88×8.8mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
6ct Emerald Emerald (13.19×9.77mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 Chrysoberyl (Emerald) | 6 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 11.88×8.8 mm | vs | 13.19×9.77 mm |
| 97.23 mm² | 119.85 mm² |
| 6ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (11.88×8.8mm) | |
| 6ct Emerald Emerald (13.19×9.77mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (22.62 mm²) |
6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.19×9.77mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 6ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 11.88×8.8mm).
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