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8.5ct Citrine (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm, Light Orange) vs 8.5ct Amethyst (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm, Violet)


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

8.5ct Citrine (oval cut)
vs
 8.5ct Amethyst (oval cut)
light orange
 
violet
17.96×11.97 mm 17.96×11.97 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8.5ct Citrine (oval cut, 17.96×11.97mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 8.5ct Amethyst (oval cut, 17.96×11.97mm, 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 8.5ct Citrine (oval cut, 17.96×11.97mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 8.5ct Amethyst (oval cut, 17.96×11.97mm) 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
 71% vs 71%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8.5ct Citrine Oval (17.96×11.97mm, Light Orange) and 8.5ct Amethyst Oval (17.96×11.97mm, 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.


8.5 Ct Citrine (Oval) 8.5 Ct Amethyst (Oval)
17.96×11.97 mm vs 17.96×11.97 mm
176.28 mm²   176.28 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 17.96×11.97mm
8.5ct Citrine Oval (17.96×11.97mm)
8.5ct Amethyst Oval (17.96×11.97mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
8.5ct Citrine (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm) and 8.5ct Amethyst (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm) have the same face-up area.


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