12ct Tsavorite (Emerald, 15.13×11.21mm, Green) vs 12ct Apatite (Emerald, 15.75×11.67mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Apatite (15.75×11.67mm, emerald cut) appears 8% larger than 12ct Tsavorite (15.13×11.21mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 15.13×11.21 mm | 15.75×11.67 mm | |
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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 Tsavorite Emerald (15.13×11.21mm, Green)
and
12ct Apatite Emerald (15.75×11.67mm, 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, Tsavorite will face-up smaller than Apatite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.61 vs. 3.2 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Apatite 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 Tsavorite (Emerald) | 12 Ct Apatite (Emerald) | |
| 15.13×11.21 mm | vs | 15.75×11.67 mm |
| 157.73 mm² | 170.94 mm² |
| 12ct Tsavorite Emerald (15.13×11.21mm) | |
| 12ct Apatite Emerald (15.75×11.67mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (13.21 mm²) |
12ct Apatite (Emerald, 15.75×11.67mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 12ct Tsavorite (Emerald, 15.13×11.21mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.6 x 4.89) vs. 1.79ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 10.59 x 7.06)
- 8ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Green, 13.22 x 9.79) vs. 8ct Hiddenite (Emerald, Light Green , 13.78 x 10.21)
- 16ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Green, 16.65 x 12.33) vs. 16ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 17.33 x 12.84)
- 1.8ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Green, 8.03 x 5.95) vs. 2.3ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Green, 8.72 x 6.46)
- 10.12ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 14.3 x 10.59) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.26 x 5.38)
- 3ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Green, 9.53 x 7.06) vs. 3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 10.48 x 7.76)
- 3ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Green, 9.53 x 7.06) vs. 3ct Hiddenite (Emerald, Light Green , 9.94 x 7.36)
- 40ct Tsavorite (Emerald, Green, 22.6 x 16.74) vs. 40ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 23.53 x 17.43)