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6ct Emerald (Princess, 10.85×10.85mm, Green) vs 6ct Tourmaline (Princess, 10.44×10.44mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (10.85×10.85mm, princess cut) appears 8% larger than 6ct Tourmaline (10.44×10.44mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Emerald (princess cut)
vs
6ct Tourmaline (princess cut)
green
 
purple
10.85×10.85 mm 10.44×10.44 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Emerald (princess cut, 10.85×10.85mm, Green color)   Actual size of 6ct Tourmaline (princess cut, 10.44×10.44mm, Purple color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 6ct Emerald (princess cut, 10.85×10.85mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 6ct Tourmaline (princess cut, 10.44×10.44mm) 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
65% vs 62%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Emerald Princess (10.85×10.85mm, Green) and 6ct Tourmaline Princess (10.44×10.44mm, 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, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.06 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 Ct Emerald (Princess) 6 Ct Tourmaline (Princess)
10.85×10.85 mm vs 10.44×10.44 mm
117.72 mm²   108.99 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Emerald (10.85×10.85mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Tourmaline (10.44×10.44mm, princess cut)
6ct Emerald Princess (10.85×10.85mm)
6ct Tourmaline Princess (10.44×10.44mm)
Difference: 8% (8.73 mm²)
6ct Emerald (Princess, 10.85×10.85mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 6ct Tourmaline (Princess, 10.44×10.44mm).


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