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7.5ct Pyrope (Emerald, 12.73×9.43mm, Red) vs 7.5ct Spinel (Emerald, 12.95×9.59mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7.5ct Spinel (12.95×9.59mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 7.5ct Pyrope (12.73×9.43mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

7.5ct Pyrope (emerald cut)
vs
7.5ct Spinel (emerald cut)
red
 
red
12.73×9.43 mm 12.95×9.59 mm
actual size
Actual size of 7.5ct Pyrope (emerald cut, 12.73×9.43mm, Red color)   Actual size of 7.5ct Spinel (emerald cut, 12.95×9.59mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 7.5ct Pyrope (emerald cut, 12.73×9.43mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 7.5ct Spinel (emerald cut, 12.95×9.59mm) 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
56% vs 57%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 7.5ct Pyrope Emerald (12.73×9.43mm, Red) and 7.5ct Spinel Emerald (12.95×9.59mm, 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 Spinel for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.78 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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.


7.5 Ct Pyrope (Emerald) 7.5 Ct Spinel (Emerald)
12.73×9.43 mm vs 12.95×9.59 mm
111.64 mm²   115.5 mm²
Face-up size outline for 7.5ct Spinel (12.95×9.59mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 7.5ct Pyrope (12.73×9.43mm, emerald cut)
7.5ct Pyrope Emerald (12.73×9.43mm)
7.5ct Spinel Emerald (12.95×9.59mm)
Difference: 3% (3.86 mm²)
7.5ct Spinel (Emerald, 12.95×9.59mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 7.5ct Pyrope (Emerald, 12.73×9.43mm).


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