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12ct Amethyst (Emerald, 16.77×12.42mm, Violet) vs 5ct Amethyst (Princess, 10.54×10.54mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Amethyst (16.77×12.42mm, emerald cut) appears 74% larger than 5ct Amethyst (10.54×10.54mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
vs
 5ct Amethyst (princess cut)
violet
 
violet
16.77×12.42 mm 10.54×10.54 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 16.77×12.42mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 5ct Amethyst (princess cut, 10.54×10.54mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 12ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 16.77×12.42mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 5ct Amethyst (princess cut, 10.54×10.54mm) 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
 74% vs 63%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Amethyst Emerald (16.77×12.42mm, Violet) and 5ct Amethyst Princess (10.54×10.54mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


12 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) 5 Ct Amethyst (Princess)
16.77×12.42 mm vs 10.54×10.54 mm
193.7 mm²   111.09 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Amethyst (16.77×12.42mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Amethyst (10.54×10.54mm, princess cut)
12ct Amethyst Emerald (16.77×12.42mm)
5ct Amethyst Princess (10.54×10.54mm)
Difference: 74% (82.61 mm²)
12ct Amethyst (Emerald, 16.77×12.42mm) has approx. 74% more face-up area than 5ct Amethyst (Princess, 10.54×10.54mm).


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