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3.87ct Tourmaline (Cabochon, 11.7×7.8mm, Violet) vs 2.87ct Tourmaline (Oval, 11.7×7.8mm, Violet)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

3.87ct Tourmaline (cabochon cut)
vs
 2.87ct Tourmaline (oval cut)
violet
 
violet
11.7×7.8 mm 11.7×7.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.87ct Tourmaline (cabochon cut, 11.7×7.8mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 2.87ct Tourmaline (oval cut, 11.7×7.8mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 3.87ct Tourmaline (cabochon cut, 11.7×7.8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 2.87ct Tourmaline (oval cut, 11.7×7.8mm) 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
 47% vs 47%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.87ct Tourmaline Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm, Violet) and 2.87ct Tourmaline Oval (11.7×7.8mm, 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

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.


3.87 Ct Tourmaline (Cabochon) 2.87 Ct Tourmaline (Oval)
11.7×7.8 mm vs 11.7×7.8 mm
74.83 mm²   74.83 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 11.7×7.8mm
3.87ct Tourmaline Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm)
2.87ct Tourmaline Oval (11.7×7.8mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
3.87ct Tourmaline (Cabochon, 11.7×7.8mm) and 2.87ct Tourmaline (Oval, 11.7×7.8mm) have the same face-up area.


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