0.5ct Emerald (Oval, 6.84×4.56mm, Green) vs 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Amethyst (8.08×8.08mm, cushion cut) appears 2.3 times larger than 0.5ct Emerald (6.84×4.56mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Emerald Oval (6.84×4.56mm, Green)
and
2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm, 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, Emerald will face-up slightly smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.72 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.
| 0.5 Ct Emerald (Oval) | 2 Ct Amethyst (Cushion) | |
| 6.84×4.56 mm | vs | 8.08×8.08 mm |
| 25.58 mm² | 58.76 mm² |
| 0.5ct Emerald Oval (6.84×4.56mm) | |
| 2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm) | |
| Difference: 130% (33.18 mm²) |
2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm) has approx. 130% more face-up area than 0.5ct Emerald (Oval, 6.84×4.56mm). In other words, it's 2.3x larger.
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