1ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, 10.12×5.06mm, Dark Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Marquise, 11.26×5.63mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (11.26×5.63mm, marquise cut) appears 24% larger than 1ct Chrysoberyl (10.12×5.06mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.12×5.06 mm | 11.26×5.63 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Chrysoberyl Marquise (10.12×5.06mm, Dark Green)
and
1ct Emerald Marquise (11.26×5.63mm, 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 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 Chrysoberyl (Marquise) | 1 Ct Emerald (Marquise) | |
| 10.12×5.06 mm | vs | 11.26×5.63 mm |
| 36.36 mm² | 45.01 mm² |
| 1ct Chrysoberyl Marquise (10.12×5.06mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Marquise (11.26×5.63mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (8.65 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Marquise, 11.26×5.63mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 1ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, 10.12×5.06mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Dark Green, 10.12 x 5.06) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.8ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellow, 10.18 x 4.64) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 14.6 x 7.3) vs. 4ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 17.06 x 8.53)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 9.48 x 4.26) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 9.65 x 4.54) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Marquise, Light Yellowish Green, 10.18 x 4.64) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)