6ct Beryl (Emerald, 13.19×9.77mm, Orange) vs 6ct Pyrope (Emerald, 11.83×8.76mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Beryl (13.19×9.77mm, emerald cut) appears 24% larger than 6ct Pyrope (11.83×8.76mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 13.19×9.77 mm | 11.83×8.76 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Beryl Emerald (13.19×9.77mm, Orange)
and
6ct Pyrope Emerald (11.83×8.76mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
| 6 Ct Beryl (Emerald) | 6 Ct Pyrope (Emerald) | |
| 13.19×9.77 mm | vs | 11.83×8.76 mm |
| 119.85 mm² | 96.38 mm² |
| 6ct Beryl Emerald (13.19×9.77mm) | |
| 6ct Pyrope Emerald (11.83×8.76mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (23.47 mm²) |
6ct Beryl (Emerald, 13.19×9.77mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 6ct Pyrope (Emerald, 11.83×8.76mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 5ct Beryl (Emerald, Purple, 12.45 x 9.22) vs. 5ct Hiddenite (Round, Light Green , 11.04 x 11.04)
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