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2ct Citrine (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm, Light Orange) vs 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, 7.33×5.43mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Citrine (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut) appears 59% larger than 1ct Amethyst (7.33×5.43mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Citrine (emerald cut)
vs
1ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
light orange
 
violet
9.23×6.84 mm 7.33×5.43 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Citrine (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 1ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 7.33×5.43mm, Violet color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Orange 2ct Citrine (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 1ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 7.33×5.43mm) 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
41% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Citrine Emerald (9.23×6.84mm, Light Orange) and 1ct Amethyst Emerald (7.33×5.43mm, Violet) 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

Citrine and Amethyst 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.


2 Ct Citrine (Emerald) 1 Ct Amethyst (Emerald)
9.23×6.84 mm vs 7.33×5.43 mm
58.71 mm²   37.02 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Citrine (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Amethyst (7.33×5.43mm, emerald cut)
2ct Citrine Emerald (9.23×6.84mm)
1ct Amethyst Emerald (7.33×5.43mm)
Difference: 59% (21.69 mm²)
2ct Citrine (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, 7.33×5.43mm).


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