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5ct Citrine (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm, Light Orange) vs 5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm, Violet)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

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

Citrine and Amethyst have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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 Citrine (Emerald) 5 Ct Amethyst (Emerald)
12.53×9.28 mm vs 12.53×9.28 mm
108.14 mm²   108.14 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 12.53×9.28mm
5ct Citrine Emerald (12.53×9.28mm)
5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.53×9.28mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
5ct Citrine (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm) and 5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm) have the same face-up area.


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