1ct Beryl (Round, 6.82×6.82mm, Orange) vs 1ct Tourmaline (Round, 6.51×6.51mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Beryl (6.82×6.82mm, round cut) appears 10% larger than 1ct Tourmaline (6.51×6.51mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.82×6.82 mm | 6.51×6.51 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Beryl Round (6.82×6.82mm, Orange)
and
1ct Tourmaline Round (6.51×6.51mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.06 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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 Beryl (Round) | 1 Ct Tourmaline (Round) | |
| 6.82×6.82 mm | vs | 6.51×6.51 mm |
| 36.53 mm² | 33.29 mm² |
| 1ct Beryl Round (6.82×6.82mm) | |
| 1ct Tourmaline Round (6.51×6.51mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (3.24 mm²) |
1ct Beryl (Round, 6.82×6.82mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 1ct Tourmaline (Round, 6.51×6.51mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.83 x 5.83)
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.12 x 6.14)
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.56 x 5.56)
- 1ct Beryl (Round, Orange, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Amethyst (Round, Violet, 6.86 x 6.86)