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3ct Sunstone (Oval, 12.69×8.46mm, Orangey Red) vs 3ct Beryl (Oval, 12.57×8.38mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sunstone (12.69×8.46mm, oval cut) appears 2% larger than 3ct Beryl (12.57×8.38mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Sunstone (oval cut)
vs
3ct Beryl (oval cut)
orangey red
 
orange
12.69×8.46 mm 12.57×8.38 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Sunstone (oval cut, 12.69×8.46mm, Orangey Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Beryl (oval cut, 12.57×8.38mm, Orange color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orangey Red 3ct Sunstone (oval cut, 12.69×8.46mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 3ct Beryl (oval cut, 12.57×8.38mm) 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
51% vs 50%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Sunstone Oval (12.69×8.46mm, Orangey Red) and 3ct Beryl Oval (12.57×8.38mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Beryl will face-up slightly smaller than Sunstone for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (2.72 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Sunstone 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.


3 Ct Sunstone (Oval) 3 Ct Beryl (Oval)
12.69×8.46 mm vs 12.57×8.38 mm
88.03 mm²   86.38 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sunstone (12.69×8.46mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Beryl (12.57×8.38mm, oval cut)
3ct Sunstone Oval (12.69×8.46mm)
3ct Beryl Oval (12.57×8.38mm)
Difference: 2% (1.65 mm²)
3ct Sunstone (Oval, 12.69×8.46mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 3ct Beryl (Oval, 12.57×8.38mm).


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