12ct Beryl (Princess, 13.68×13.68mm, Orange) vs 12ct Almandine (Princess, 11.98×11.98mm, Dark Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Beryl (13.68×13.68mm, princess cut) appears 30% larger than 12ct Almandine (11.98×11.98mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
12ct Beryl Princess (13.68×13.68mm, Orange)
and
12ct Almandine Princess (11.98×11.98mm, Dark Red)
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, Almandine will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.05 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.
| 12 Ct Beryl (Princess) | 12 Ct Almandine (Princess) | |
| 13.68×13.68 mm | vs | 11.98×11.98 mm |
| 187.14 mm² | 143.52 mm² |
| 12ct Beryl Princess (13.68×13.68mm) | |
| 12ct Almandine Princess (11.98×11.98mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (43.62 mm²) |
12ct Beryl (Princess, 13.68×13.68mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 12ct Almandine (Princess, 11.98×11.98mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Beryl (Princess, Orange, 8 x 8) vs. 1.6ct Beryl (Emerald, Orange, 6 x 8)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 10ct Topaz (Oval, Orange, 17 x 11.33)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.2ct Emerald (Princess, Dark Bluish Green, 7.97 x 7.97)
- 4.02ct Beryl (Princess, Yellow, 9.74 x 9.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.05ct Beryl (Princess, Orange, 2.26 x 2.26) vs. 0.4ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 4.51 x 4.51)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Orange, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.32 x 8.32)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 40ct Topaz (Oval, Orange, 26.97 x 17.98)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.2ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 7.97 x 7.97)
- 3.5ct Beryl (Princess, Dark Red, 9.3 x 9.3) vs. 2.2ct Emerald (Princess, Dark Yellowish Green, 7.97 x 7.97)