8.5ct Moissanite (Cushion, 12.14×12.14mm, White) vs 8.5ct Beryl (Cushion, 12.85×12.85mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Beryl (12.85×12.85mm, cushion cut) appears 12% larger than 8.5ct Moissanite (12.14×12.14mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 12.14×12.14 mm | 12.85×12.85 mm | |
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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
8.5ct Moissanite Cushion (12.14×12.14mm, White)
and
8.5ct Beryl Cushion (12.85×12.85mm, Orange)
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, Moissanite will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.22 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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 Moissanite (Cushion) | 8.5 Ct Beryl (Cushion) | |
| 12.14×12.14 mm | vs | 12.85×12.85 mm |
| 132.64 mm² | 148.61 mm² |
| 8.5ct Moissanite Cushion (12.14×12.14mm) | |
| 8.5ct Beryl Cushion (12.85×12.85mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (15.97 mm²) |
8.5ct Beryl (Cushion, 12.85×12.85mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 8.5ct Moissanite (Cushion, 12.14×12.14mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
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- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)
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