1ct Benitoite (Round, 6.16×6.16mm, Blue) vs 4.71ct Emerald (Pear, 15.87×9.56mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.71ct Emerald (15.87×9.56mm, pear cut) appears 3.7 times larger than 1ct Benitoite (6.16×6.16mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.16×6.16 mm | 15.87×9.56 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Benitoite Round (6.16×6.16mm, Blue)
and
4.71ct Emerald Pear (15.87×9.56mm, Green)
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, Benitoite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.65 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.
| 1 Ct Benitoite (Round) | 4.71 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 6.16×6.16 mm | vs | 15.87×9.56 mm |
| 29.8 mm² | 110.75 mm² |
| 1ct Benitoite Round (6.16×6.16mm) | |
| 4.71ct Emerald Pear (15.87×9.56mm) | |
| Difference: 272% (80.95 mm²) |
4.71ct Emerald (Pear, 15.87×9.56mm) has approx. 272% more face-up area than 1ct Benitoite (Round, 6.16×6.16mm). In other words, it's 3.72x larger.
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