5ct Kyanite (Pear, 14.96×9.01mm, Blue) vs 5ct Benitoite (Pear, 14.99×9.03mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Benitoite (14.99×9.03mm, pear cut) appears 0.4% larger than 5ct Kyanite (14.96×9.01mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.96×9.01 mm | 14.99×9.03 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
5ct Kyanite Pear (14.96×9.01mm, Blue)
and
5ct Benitoite Pear (14.99×9.03mm, Blue)
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, Kyanite will face-up slightly smaller than Benitoite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.68 vs. 3.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Benitoite 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 Ct Kyanite (Pear) | 5 Ct Benitoite (Pear) | |
| 14.96×9.01 mm | vs | 14.99×9.03 mm |
| 98.4 mm² | 98.81 mm² |
| 5ct Kyanite Pear (14.96×9.01mm) | |
| 5ct Benitoite Pear (14.99×9.03mm) | |
| Difference: 0.4% (0.41 mm²) |
5ct Benitoite (Pear, 14.99×9.03mm) has approx. 0.4% more face-up area than 5ct Kyanite (Pear, 14.96×9.01mm).
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