4ct Sinhalite (Emerald, 10.62×7.87mm, Light Brown) vs 4ct Citrine (Emerald, 11.62×8.61mm, Light Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Citrine (11.62×8.61mm, emerald cut) appears 20% larger than 4ct Sinhalite (10.62×7.87mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4ct Sinhalite Emerald (10.62×7.87mm, Light Brown)
and
4ct Citrine Emerald (11.62×8.61mm, Light 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sinhalite will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.48 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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 Sinhalite (Emerald) | 4 Ct Citrine (Emerald) | |
| 10.62×7.87 mm | vs | 11.62×8.61 mm |
| 77.73 mm² | 93.04 mm² |
| 4ct Sinhalite Emerald (10.62×7.87mm) | |
| 4ct Citrine Emerald (11.62×8.61mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (15.31 mm²) |
4ct Citrine (Emerald, 11.62×8.61mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 4ct Sinhalite (Emerald, 10.62×7.87mm).
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