8.5ct Chrysoberyl (Princess, 10.97×10.97mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 8.5ct Emerald (Princess, 12.19×12.19mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Emerald (12.19×12.19mm, princess cut) appears 23% larger than 8.5ct Chrysoberyl (10.97×10.97mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.97×10.97 mm | 12.19×12.19 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
8.5ct Chrysoberyl Princess (10.97×10.97mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
8.5ct Emerald Princess (12.19×12.19mm, 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.
| 8.5 Ct Chrysoberyl (Princess) | 8.5 Ct Emerald (Princess) | |
| 10.97×10.97 mm | vs | 12.19×12.19 mm |
| 120.34 mm² | 148.6 mm² |
| 8.5ct Chrysoberyl Princess (10.97×10.97mm) | |
| 8.5ct Emerald Princess (12.19×12.19mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (28.26 mm²) |
8.5ct Emerald (Princess, 12.19×12.19mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 8.5ct Chrysoberyl (Princess, 10.97×10.97mm).
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