3ct Beryl (Cushion, 9.08×9.08mm, Orange) vs 3ct Pyrope (Cushion, 8.14×8.14mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Beryl (9.08×9.08mm, cushion cut) appears 24% larger than 3ct Pyrope (8.14×8.14mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
3ct Beryl Cushion (9.08×9.08mm, Orange)
and
3ct Pyrope Cushion (8.14×8.14mm, Red)
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, Pyrope will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.78 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.
| 3 Ct Beryl (Cushion) | 3 Ct Pyrope (Cushion) | |
| 9.08×9.08 mm | vs | 8.14×8.14 mm |
| 74.2 mm² | 59.63 mm² |
| 3ct Beryl Cushion (9.08×9.08mm) | |
| 3ct Pyrope Cushion (8.14×8.14mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (14.57 mm²) |
3ct Beryl (Cushion, 9.08×9.08mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 3ct Pyrope (Cushion, 8.14×8.14mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 34ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 19.7 x 19.8) vs. 24.88ct Beryl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 19.9 x 16)
- 1ct Beryl (Cushion, Orange, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 4.8ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 10.75 x 10.75) vs. 3ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 9.19 x 9.19)
- 1ct Beryl (Cushion, Orange, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Yellow, 6.55 x 4.85)
- 34ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 19.7 x 19.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 9.88ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Green , 12.8 x 11.7) vs. 24.15ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Green , 19.5 x 14.6)
- 3ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 9.19 x 9.19) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, Yellow, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 3ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 9.19 x 9.19) vs. 3ct Diamond (Cushion, Yellow, 8.4 x 8.4)
- 3ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 9.19 x 9.19) vs. 4.8ct Beryl (Round, Yellow, 11.5 x 11.5)