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1ct Amethyst (Pear, 9.53×5.74mm, Violet) vs 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, 7.33×5.43mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Amethyst (9.53×5.74mm, pear cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Amethyst (7.33×5.43mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Amethyst (pear cut)
vs
1ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
violet
 
violet
9.53×5.74 mm 7.33×5.43 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Amethyst (pear cut, 9.53×5.74mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 1ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 7.33×5.43mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 1ct Amethyst (pear cut, 9.53×5.74mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 1ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 7.33×5.43mm) 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
34% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Amethyst Pear (9.53×5.74mm, Violet) and 1ct Amethyst Emerald (7.33×5.43mm, 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.


1 Ct Amethyst (Pear) 1 Ct Amethyst (Emerald)
9.53×5.74 mm vs 7.33×5.43 mm
39.93 mm²   37.02 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Amethyst (9.53×5.74mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Amethyst (7.33×5.43mm, emerald cut)
1ct Amethyst Pear (9.53×5.74mm)
1ct Amethyst Emerald (7.33×5.43mm)
Difference: 8% (2.91 mm²)
1ct Amethyst (Pear, 9.53×5.74mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, 7.33×5.43mm).


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