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8ct Citrine (Cushion, 12.83×12.83mm, Light Orange) vs 12ct Citrine (Emerald, 16.77×12.42mm, Light Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Citrine (16.77×12.42mm, emerald cut) appears 31% larger than 8ct Citrine (12.83×12.83mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Citrine (cushion cut)
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12ct Citrine (emerald cut)
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12.83×12.83 mm 16.77×12.42 mm
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Actual size of 8ct Citrine (cushion cut, 12.83×12.83mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 12ct Citrine (emerald cut, 16.77×12.42mm, Light Orange color)
 
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Light Orange 8ct Citrine (cushion cut, 12.83×12.83mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Light Orange 12ct Citrine (emerald cut, 16.77×12.42mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 8ct Citrine Cushion (12.83×12.83mm, Light Orange) and 12ct Citrine Emerald (16.77×12.42mm, Light 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


8 Ct Citrine (Cushion) 12 Ct Citrine (Emerald)
12.83×12.83 mm vs 16.77×12.42 mm
148.15 mm²   193.7 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Citrine (16.77×12.42mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Citrine (12.83×12.83mm, cushion cut)
8ct Citrine Cushion (12.83×12.83mm)
12ct Citrine Emerald (16.77×12.42mm)
Difference: 31% (45.55 mm²)
12ct Citrine Emerald (16.77×12.42mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 8ct Citrine Cushion (12.83×12.83mm).


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