9ct Fluorite (Emerald, 14.34×10.62mm, Green) vs 8ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.55×10.78mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Emerald (14.55×10.78mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 9ct Fluorite (14.34×10.62mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
9ct Fluorite Emerald (14.34×10.62mm, Green)
and
8ct Emerald Emerald (14.55×10.78mm, Green)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Fluorite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.18 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 9 Ct Fluorite (Emerald) | 8 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 14.34×10.62 mm | vs | 14.55×10.78 mm |
| 141.63 mm² | 145.87 mm² |
| 9ct Fluorite Emerald (14.34×10.62mm) | |
| 8ct Emerald Emerald (14.55×10.78mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (4.24 mm²) |
8ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.55×10.78mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 9ct Fluorite (Emerald, 14.34×10.62mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 25ct Fluorite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 20.16 x 14.93) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4ct Fluorite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 10.95 x 8.11) vs. 4ct Peridot (Emerald, Green, 10.76 x 7.97)
- 1ct Fluorite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 40ct Fluorite (Emerald, Green, 23.57 x 17.46) vs. 40ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 24.89 x 18.44)
- 12ct Fluorite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 15.78 x 11.69) vs. 12ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 16.66 x 12.34)
- 1ct Fluorite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Bluish Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.2ct Fluorite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 4.04 x 2.99) vs. 0.3ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 5.78 x 3.85)
- 9ct Fluorite (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 14.34 x 10.62) vs. 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78)