0.4ct Emerald (Pear, 6.97×4.2mm, Green) vs 0.29ct Tourmaline (Pear, 5.99×3.61mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.4ct Emerald (6.97×4.2mm, pear cut) appears 35% larger than 0.29ct Tourmaline (5.99×3.61mm, pear 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
0.4ct Emerald Pear (6.97×4.2mm, Green)
and
0.29ct Tourmaline Pear (5.99×3.61mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.06 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.
| 0.4 Ct Emerald (Pear) | 0.29 Ct Tourmaline (Pear) | |
| 6.97×4.2 mm | vs | 5.99×3.61 mm |
| 21.37 mm² | 15.79 mm² |
| 0.4ct Emerald Pear (6.97×4.2mm) | |
| 0.29ct Tourmaline Pear (5.99×3.61mm) | |
| Difference: 35% (5.58 mm²) |
0.4ct Emerald (Pear, 6.97×4.2mm) has approx. 35% more face-up area than 0.29ct Tourmaline (Pear, 5.99×3.61mm).
Popular comparisons:
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