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3ct Hiddenite (Marquise, 15.14×7.57mm, Light Green ) vs 3ct Apatite (Marquise, 15.1×7.55mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Hiddenite (15.14×7.57mm, marquise cut) appears 0.5% larger than 3ct Apatite (15.1×7.55mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Hiddenite (marquise cut)
vs
3ct Apatite (marquise cut)
light green
 
green
15.14×7.57 mm 15.1×7.55 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Hiddenite (marquise cut, 15.14×7.57mm, Light Green  color)   Actual size of 3ct Apatite (marquise cut, 15.1×7.55mm, Green color)
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Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Green  3ct Hiddenite (marquise cut, 15.14×7.57mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 3ct Apatite (marquise cut, 15.1×7.55mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
45% vs 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Hiddenite Marquise (15.14×7.57mm, Light Green ) and 3ct Apatite Marquise (15.1×7.55mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Apatite will face-up slightly smaller than Hiddenite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.2 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite (Marquise) 3 Ct Apatite (Marquise)
15.14×7.57 mm vs 15.1×7.55 mm
81.37 mm²   80.94 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Hiddenite (15.14×7.57mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Apatite (15.1×7.55mm, marquise cut)
3ct Hiddenite Marquise (15.14×7.57mm)
3ct Apatite Marquise (15.1×7.55mm)
Difference: 0.5% (0.43 mm²)
3ct Hiddenite (Marquise, 15.14×7.57mm) has approx. 0.5% more face-up area than 3ct Apatite (Marquise, 15.1×7.55mm).


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