8ct Amethyst (Emerald, 14.65×10.85mm, Violet) vs 5ct Emerald (Emerald, 12.45×9.22mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Amethyst (14.65×10.85mm, emerald cut) appears 38% larger than 5ct Emerald (12.45×9.22mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
8ct Amethyst Emerald (14.65×10.85mm, Violet)
and
5ct Emerald Emerald (12.45×9.22mm, 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, Emerald will face-up slightly smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.7 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Amethyst 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 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) | 5 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 14.65×10.85 mm | vs | 12.45×9.22 mm |
| 147.83 mm² | 106.75 mm² |
| 8ct Amethyst Emerald (14.65×10.85mm) | |
| 5ct Emerald Emerald (12.45×9.22mm) | |
| Difference: 38% (41.08 mm²) |
8ct Amethyst Emerald (14.65×10.85mm) has approx. 38% more face-up area than 5ct Emerald Emerald (12.45×9.22mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 8ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 14.65 x 10.85) vs. 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78)
- 8ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 14.65 x 10.85) vs. 1.67ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.64 x 6.4)
- 15ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 18.06 x 13.38) vs. 20ct Citrine (Cushion, Yellow, 17.41 x 17.41)
- 40ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 25.06 x 18.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 23ct Amethyst (Emerald, Light Purple, 20.08 x 16.15) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 9.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 15.51 x 11.49) vs. 4ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.25 x 9.25)
- 15ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 18.06 x 13.38) vs. 20ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Yellow, 17.41 x 17.41)
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