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9.5ct Sunstone (Emerald, 15.51×11.49mm, Orangey Red) vs 9.5ct Beryl (Emerald, 15.38×11.39mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9.5ct Sunstone (15.51×11.49mm, emerald cut) appears 2% larger than 9.5ct Beryl (15.38×11.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

9.5ct Sunstone (emerald cut)
vs
 9.5ct Beryl (emerald cut)
orangey red
 
orange
15.51×11.49 mm 15.38×11.39 mm
actual size
Actual size of 9.5ct Sunstone (emerald cut, 15.51×11.49mm, Orangey Red color)   Actual size of 9.5ct Beryl (emerald cut, 15.38×11.39mm, Orange color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orangey Red 9.5ct Sunstone (emerald cut, 15.51×11.49mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 9.5ct Beryl (emerald cut, 15.38×11.39mm) 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
 68% vs 68%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 9.5ct Sunstone Emerald (15.51×11.49mm, Orangey Red) and 9.5ct Beryl Emerald (15.38×11.39mm, Orange) 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, Beryl will face-up slightly smaller than Sunstone for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (2.72 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Sunstone 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.


9.5 Ct Sunstone (Emerald) 9.5 Ct Beryl (Emerald)
15.51×11.49 mm vs 15.38×11.39 mm
165.74 mm²   162.92 mm²
Face-up size outline for 9.5ct Sunstone (15.51×11.49mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 9.5ct Beryl (15.38×11.39mm, emerald cut)
9.5ct Sunstone Emerald (15.51×11.49mm)
9.5ct Beryl Emerald (15.38×11.39mm)
Difference: 2% (2.82 mm²)
9.5ct Sunstone (Emerald, 15.51×11.49mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 9.5ct Beryl (Emerald, 15.38×11.39mm).


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