3.5ct Sinhalite (Oval, 12.2×8.13mm, Light Brown) vs 3.5ct Citrine (Oval, 13.35×8.9mm, Light Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Citrine (13.35×8.9mm, oval cut) appears 20% larger than 3.5ct Sinhalite (12.2×8.13mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3.5ct Sinhalite Oval (12.2×8.13mm, Light Brown)
and
3.5ct Citrine Oval (13.35×8.9mm, Light Orange)
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, Sinhalite will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.48 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 3.5 Ct Sinhalite (Oval) | 3.5 Ct Citrine (Oval) | |
| 12.2×8.13 mm | vs | 13.35×8.9 mm |
| 81.33 mm² | 97.43 mm² |
| 3.5ct Sinhalite Oval (12.2×8.13mm) | |
| 3.5ct Citrine Oval (13.35×8.9mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (16.1 mm²) |
3.5ct Citrine (Oval, 13.35×8.9mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 3.5ct Sinhalite (Oval, 12.2×8.13mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Sinhalite (Oval, Light Brown, 7.92 x 5.28) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1.21ct Sinhalite (Oval, White, 8.45 x 5.63) vs. 1.21ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Bluish Green, 8.06 x 5.37)
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- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
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