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3ct Almandine (Asscher, 7.66×7.66mm, Dark Red) vs 3ct Rhodolite (Asscher, 7.79×7.79mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Rhodolite (7.79×7.79mm, asscher cut) appears 3% larger than 3ct Almandine (7.66×7.66mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Almandine (asscher cut)
vs
3ct Rhodolite (asscher cut)
dark red
 
purple
7.66×7.66 mm 7.79×7.79 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Almandine (asscher cut, 7.66×7.66mm, Dark Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Rhodolite (asscher cut, 7.79×7.79mm, Purple color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Red 3ct Almandine (asscher cut, 7.66×7.66mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 3ct Rhodolite (asscher cut, 7.79×7.79mm) 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
46% vs 47%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Almandine Asscher (7.66×7.66mm, Dark Red) and 3ct Rhodolite Asscher (7.79×7.79mm, Purple) 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

All things being equal, Almandine will face-up smaller than Rhodolite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.05 vs. 3.84 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Rhodolite 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.


3 Ct Almandine (Asscher) 3 Ct Rhodolite (Asscher)
7.66×7.66 mm vs 7.79×7.79 mm
53.98 mm²   55.83 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Rhodolite (7.79×7.79mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Almandine (7.66×7.66mm, asscher cut)
3ct Almandine Asscher (7.66×7.66mm)
3ct Rhodolite Asscher (7.79×7.79mm)
Difference: 3% (1.85 mm²)
3ct Rhodolite (Asscher, 7.79×7.79mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 3ct Almandine (Asscher, 7.66×7.66mm).


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