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17ct Amethyst (Round, 17.63×17.63mm, Violet) vs 17ct Amethyst (Oval, 22.31×14.87mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 17ct Amethyst (22.31×14.87mm, oval cut) appears 11% larger than 17ct Amethyst (17.63×17.63mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

17ct Amethyst (round cut)
vs
17ct Amethyst (oval cut)
violet
 
violet
17.63×17.63 mm 22.31×14.87 mm
actual size
Actual size of 17ct Amethyst (round cut, 17.63×17.63mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 17ct Amethyst (oval cut, 22.31×14.87mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 17ct Amethyst (round cut, 17.63×17.63mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 17ct Amethyst (oval cut, 22.31×14.87mm) 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
105% vs 88%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 17ct Amethyst Round (17.63×17.63mm, Violet) and 17ct Amethyst Oval (22.31×14.87mm, 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.


17 Ct Amethyst (Round) 17 Ct Amethyst (Oval)
17.63×17.63 mm vs 22.31×14.87 mm
244.12 mm²   272.03 mm²
Face-up size outline for 17ct Amethyst (22.31×14.87mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 17ct Amethyst (17.63×17.63mm, round cut)
17ct Amethyst Round (17.63×17.63mm)
17ct Amethyst Oval (22.31×14.87mm)
Difference: 11% (27.91 mm²)
17ct Amethyst (Oval, 22.31×14.87mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 17ct Amethyst (Round, 17.63×17.63mm).


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