30ct Citrine (Pear, 29.6×17.83mm, Light Orange) vs 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 8×6mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 30ct Citrine (29.6×17.83mm, pear cut) appears 8.6 times larger than 1.5ct Amethyst (8×6mm, emerald 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 width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
30ct Citrine Pear (29.6×17.83mm, Light Orange)
and
1.5ct Amethyst Emerald (8×6mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 30 Ct Citrine (Pear) | 1.5 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) | |
| 29.6×17.83 mm | vs | 8×6 mm |
| 385.27 mm² | 44.64 mm² |
| 30ct Citrine Pear (29.6×17.83mm) | |
| 1.5ct Amethyst Emerald (8×6mm) | |
| Difference: 763% (340.63 mm²) |
30ct Citrine (Pear, 29.6×17.83mm) has approx. 763% more face-up area than 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 8×6mm). In other words, it's 8.63x larger.
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