2ct Chrysoberyl (Round, 7.73×7.73mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 3ct Emerald (Cushion, 9.19×9.19mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (9.19×9.19mm, cushion cut) appears 62% larger than 2ct Chrysoberyl (7.73×7.73mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.73×7.73 mm | 9.19×9.19 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
2ct Chrysoberyl Round (7.73×7.73mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
3ct Emerald Cushion (9.19×9.19mm, 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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 2 Ct Chrysoberyl (Round) | 3 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | |
| 7.73×7.73 mm | vs | 9.19×9.19 mm |
| 46.93 mm² | 76.01 mm² |
| 2ct Chrysoberyl Round (7.73×7.73mm) | |
| 3ct Emerald Cushion (9.19×9.19mm) | |
| Difference: 62% (29.08 mm²) |
3ct Emerald (Cushion, 9.19×9.19mm) has approx. 62% more face-up area than 2ct Chrysoberyl (Round, 7.73×7.73mm).
Popular comparisons:
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