3ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, 11.19×7.46mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 4ct Tourmaline (Oval, 13.07×8.71mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Tourmaline (13.07×8.71mm, oval cut) appears 36% larger than 3ct Chrysoberyl (11.19×7.46mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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4ct Tourmaline (oval cut) |
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| 11.19×7.46 mm | 13.07×8.71 mm | |
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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
3ct Chrysoberyl Oval (11.19×7.46mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
4ct Tourmaline Oval (13.07×8.71mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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 Ct Chrysoberyl (Oval) | 4 Ct Tourmaline (Oval) | |
| 11.19×7.46 mm | vs | 13.07×8.71 mm |
| 68.45 mm² | 93.35 mm² |
| 3ct Chrysoberyl Oval (11.19×7.46mm) | |
| 4ct Tourmaline Oval (13.07×8.71mm) | |
| Difference: 36% (24.9 mm²) |
4ct Tourmaline (Oval, 13.07×8.71mm) has approx. 36% more face-up area than 3ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, 11.19×7.46mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 11.19 x 7.46) vs. 4ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 13.68 x 9.12)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 11.19 x 7.46) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.32ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.68) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.35 x 4.35)
- 6.12ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Yellow, 13.92 x 10.27) vs. 12ct Sapphire (Oval, Orange, 14.65 x 11.98)
- 7ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 14.85 x 9.9) vs. 4ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 11.42 x 7.61)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 5ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Green , 13.28 x 8.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.5ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 6.17 x 4.11) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.41 x 5.41)