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9ct Amethyst (Emerald, 15.24×11.29mm, Violet) vs 3ct Amethyst (Cushion, 9.25×9.25mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Amethyst (15.24×11.29mm, emerald cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 3ct Amethyst (9.25×9.25mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

9ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
vs
 3ct Amethyst (cushion cut)
violet
 
violet
15.24×11.29 mm 9.25×9.25 mm
actual size
Actual size of 9ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 15.24×11.29mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 3ct Amethyst (cushion cut, 9.25×9.25mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 9ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 15.24×11.29mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 3ct Amethyst (cushion cut, 9.25×9.25mm) 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
 67% vs 55%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 9ct Amethyst Emerald (15.24×11.29mm, Violet) and 3ct Amethyst Cushion (9.25×9.25mm, Violet) 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.


9 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) 3 Ct Amethyst (Cushion)
15.24×11.29 mm vs 9.25×9.25 mm
160.02 mm²   77.01 mm²
Face-up size outline for 9ct Amethyst (15.24×11.29mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Amethyst (9.25×9.25mm, cushion cut)
9ct Amethyst Emerald (15.24×11.29mm)
3ct Amethyst Cushion (9.25×9.25mm)
Difference: 108% (83.01 mm²)
9ct Amethyst (Emerald, 15.24×11.29mm) has approx. 108% more face-up area than 3ct Amethyst (Cushion, 9.25×9.25mm). In other words, it's 2.08x larger.


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