15ct Kunzite (Cushion, 14.74×14.74mm, Light Purple) vs 15ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, 13.97×13.97mm, Light Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Kunzite (14.74×14.74mm, cushion cut) appears 11% larger than 15ct Chrysoberyl (13.97×13.97mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.74×14.74 mm | 13.97×13.97 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
15ct Kunzite Cushion (14.74×14.74mm, Light Purple)
and
15ct Chrysoberyl Cushion (13.97×13.97mm, Light Yellowish 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Kunzite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Kunzite 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.
| 15 Ct Kunzite (Cushion) | 15 Ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion) | |
| 14.74×14.74 mm | vs | 13.97×13.97 mm |
| 195.54 mm² | 175.64 mm² |
| 15ct Kunzite Cushion (14.74×14.74mm) | |
| 15ct Chrysoberyl Cushion (13.97×13.97mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (19.9 mm²) |
15ct Kunzite (Cushion, 14.74×14.74mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 15ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, 13.97×13.97mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 32ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 19.16 x 19.16) vs. 20ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 19 x 16)
- 4.6ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 10.04 x 10.04) vs. 4.6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 10.6 x 10.6)
- 11ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 13.42 x 13.42) vs. 11ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 12.96 x 12.96)
- 15ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 14.89 x 14.89) vs. 15ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 14.37 x 14.37)
- 2.54ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8.24 x 8.24) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.19 x 6.19)
- 19.48ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 16.24 x 16.24) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 12ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 13.82 x 13.82) vs. 3ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8.4 x 8.4)
- 12.87ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 14.15 x 14.15) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96)
- 3ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8.71 x 8.71) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)