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2.35ct Spinel (Emerald, 8.9×6.7mm, Light Blue) vs 3ct Spinel (Emerald, 9.7×7.6mm, Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Spinel (9.7×7.6mm, emerald cut) appears 24% larger than 2.35ct Spinel (8.9×6.7mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.35ct Spinel (emerald cut)
vs
 3ct Spinel (emerald cut)
light blue
 
gray
8.9×6.7 mm 9.7×7.6 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.35ct Spinel (emerald cut, 8.9×6.7mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Spinel (emerald cut, 9.7×7.6mm, Gray color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Blue 2.35ct Spinel (emerald cut, 8.9×6.7mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Gray 3ct Spinel (emerald cut, 9.7×7.6mm) 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
 40% vs 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.35ct Spinel Emerald (8.9×6.7mm, Light Blue) and 3ct Spinel Emerald (9.7×7.6mm, Gray) 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.


2.35 Ct Spinel (Emerald) 3 Ct Spinel (Emerald)
8.9×6.7 mm vs 9.7×7.6 mm
55.46 mm²   68.56 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Spinel (9.7×7.6mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.35ct Spinel (8.9×6.7mm, emerald cut)
2.35ct Spinel Emerald (8.9×6.7mm)
3ct Spinel Emerald (9.7×7.6mm)
Difference: 24% (13.1 mm²)
3ct Spinel (Emerald, 9.7×7.6mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 2.35ct Spinel (Emerald, 8.9×6.7mm).


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