15ct Amethyst (Emerald, 18.06×13.38mm, Violet) vs 20ct Citrine (Cushion, 17.41×17.41mm, Yellow)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Citrine (17.41×17.41mm, cushion cut) appears 21% larger than 15ct Amethyst (18.06×13.38mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
15ct Amethyst Emerald (18.06×13.38mm, Violet)
and
20ct Citrine Cushion (17.41×17.41mm, Yellow)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
Amethyst and Citrine have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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.
| 15 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) | 20 Ct Citrine (Cushion) | |
| 18.06×13.38 mm | vs | 17.41×17.41 mm |
| 224.73 mm² | 272.8 mm² |
| 15ct Amethyst Emerald (18.06×13.38mm) | |
| 20ct Citrine Cushion (17.41×17.41mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (48.07 mm²) |
20ct Citrine (Cushion, 17.41×17.41mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 15ct Amethyst (Emerald, 18.06×13.38mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 15ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 18.06 x 13.38) vs. 20ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Yellow, 17.41 x 17.41)
- 15ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 18.06 x 13.38) vs. 2.8ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 12.42 x 7.48)
- 40ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 25.06 x 18.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 23ct Amethyst (Emerald, Light Purple, 20.08 x 16.15) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 9.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 15.51 x 11.49) vs. 4ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.25 x 9.25)
- 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Dark Violet, 8 x 6) vs. 2.62ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Yellowish Green, 9.08 x 7.09)
- 2ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 2ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 10.94 x 7.29)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.