4ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, 13.81×8.32mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 4ct Emerald (Pear, 15.36×9.25mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Emerald (15.36×9.25mm, pear cut) appears 24% larger than 4ct Chrysoberyl (13.81×8.32mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 13.81×8.32 mm | 15.36×9.25 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
4ct Chrysoberyl Pear (13.81×8.32mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
4ct Emerald Pear (15.36×9.25mm, Green)
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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 4 Ct Chrysoberyl (Pear) | 4 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 13.81×8.32 mm | vs | 15.36×9.25 mm |
| 83.88 mm² | 103.72 mm² |
| 4ct Chrysoberyl Pear (13.81×8.32mm) | |
| 4ct Emerald Pear (15.36×9.25mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (19.84 mm²) |
4ct Emerald (Pear, 15.36×9.25mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 4ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, 13.81×8.32mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3.3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Dark Green, 12 x 8) vs. 3.56ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 10 x 8)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 8.3 x 5)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74)
- 1.34ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 6.57 x 6.57)
- 1.34ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Violet, 6.97 x 6.97)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 7.57 x 4.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.71ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 7.6 x 4.58) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Yellow, 12.3 x 7.41) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Light Yellow, 11.99 x 7.22)
- 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Dark Green, 15 x 10) vs. 3.56ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 10 x 8)