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5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm, Violet) vs 16ct Amethyst (Emerald, 13.67×18.45mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Amethyst (13.67×18.45mm, emerald cut) appears 2.2 times larger than 5ct Amethyst (12.53×9.28mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
vs
 16ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
violet
 
violet
12.53×9.28 mm 13.67×18.45 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 12.53×9.28mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 16ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 13.67×18.45mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 5ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 12.53×9.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 16ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 13.67×18.45mm) 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
 55% vs 110%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.53×9.28mm, Violet) and 16ct Amethyst Emerald (13.67×18.45mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


5 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) 16 Ct Amethyst (Emerald)
12.53×9.28 mm vs 13.67×18.45 mm
108.14 mm²   234.56 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Amethyst (13.67×18.45mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Amethyst (12.53×9.28mm, emerald cut)
5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.53×9.28mm)
16ct Amethyst Emerald (13.67×18.45mm)
Difference: 117% (126.42 mm²)
16ct Amethyst (Emerald, 13.67×18.45mm) has approx. 117% more face-up area than 5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm). In other words, it's 2.17x larger.


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