3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, 12.55×7.56mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 3ct Emerald (Pear, 13.94×8.4mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (13.94×8.4mm, pear cut) appears 23% larger than 3ct Chrysoberyl (12.55×7.56mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 12.55×7.56 mm | 13.94×8.4 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
3ct Chrysoberyl Pear (12.55×7.56mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
3ct Emerald Pear (13.94×8.4mm, 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.
| 3 Ct Chrysoberyl (Pear) | 3 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 12.55×7.56 mm | vs | 13.94×8.4 mm |
| 69.26 mm² | 85.48 mm² |
| 3ct Chrysoberyl Pear (12.55×7.56mm) | |
| 3ct Emerald Pear (13.94×8.4mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (16.22 mm²) |
3ct Emerald (Pear, 13.94×8.4mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, 12.55×7.56mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3.3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Dark Green, 12 x 8) vs. 3.56ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 10 x 8)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 8.3 x 5)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74)
- 1.34ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 6.57 x 6.57)
- 1.34ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Violet, 6.97 x 6.97)
- 0.7ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 7.57 x 4.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.71ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 7.6 x 4.58) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Yellow, 12.3 x 7.41) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Pear, Light Yellow, 11.99 x 7.22)
- 6.5ct Chrysoberyl (Pear, Dark Green, 15 x 10) vs. 3.56ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 10 x 8)