5.5ct Beryl (Baguette, 13.91×9.27mm, Orange) vs 5.5ct Pyrope (Baguette, 12.47×8.31mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Beryl (13.91×9.27mm, baguette cut) appears 24% larger than 5.5ct Pyrope (12.47×8.31mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 13.91×9.27 mm | 12.47×8.31 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Beryl Baguette (13.91×9.27mm, Orange)
and
5.5ct Pyrope Baguette (12.47×8.31mm, Red)
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, Pyrope will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.78 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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.
| 5.5 Ct Beryl (Baguette) | 5.5 Ct Pyrope (Baguette) | |
| 13.91×9.27 mm | vs | 12.47×8.31 mm |
| 128.95 mm² | 103.63 mm² |
| 5.5ct Beryl Baguette (13.91×9.27mm) | |
| 5.5ct Pyrope Baguette (12.47×8.31mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (25.32 mm²) |
5.5ct Beryl (Baguette, 13.91×9.27mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 5.5ct Pyrope (Baguette, 12.47×8.31mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 0.86ct Beryl (Baguette, Light Yellow, 9 x 4) vs. 0.82ct Topaz (Emerald, Purple, 6 x 4)
- 0.86ct Beryl (Baguette, Light Yellow, 9 x 4) vs. 2.38ct Topaz (Emerald, White, 8.3 x 6.4)
- 2.5ct Beryl (Baguette, Orange, 10.73 x 7.15) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 3ct Beryl (Baguette, Orange, 11.4 x 7.6) vs. 5ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 11.85 x 7.9)
- 3ct Beryl (Baguette, Orange, 11.4 x 7.6) vs. 5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 10.92 x 8.09)