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10ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 16.92×11.28mm, Dark Violet) vs 10ct Amethyst (Pear, 20.52×12.36mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Amethyst (20.52×12.36mm, pear cut) appears 18% larger than 10ct Amethyst (16.92×11.28mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

10ct Amethyst (cabochon cut)
vs
 10ct Amethyst (pear cut)
dark violet
 
violet
16.92×11.28 mm 20.52×12.36 mm
actual size
Actual size of 10ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 16.92×11.28mm, Dark Violet color)   Actual size of 10ct Amethyst (pear cut, 20.52×12.36mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Violet 10ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 16.92×11.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 10ct Amethyst (pear cut, 20.52×12.36mm) 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 74%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 10ct Amethyst Cabochon (16.92×11.28mm, Dark Violet) and 10ct Amethyst Pear (20.52×12.36mm, 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.


10 Ct Amethyst (Cabochon) 10 Ct Amethyst (Pear)
16.92×11.28 mm vs 20.52×12.36 mm
156.5 mm²   185.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 10ct Amethyst (20.52×12.36mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 10ct Amethyst (16.92×11.28mm, cabochon cut)
10ct Amethyst Cabochon (16.92×11.28mm)
10ct Amethyst Pear (20.52×12.36mm)
Difference: 18% (28.65 mm²)
10ct Amethyst (Pear, 20.52×12.36mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 10ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 16.92×11.28mm).


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