4.5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.01×8.67mm, Green) vs 4.5ct Tourmaline (Baguette, 12.51×8.34mm, Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Emerald (13.01×8.67mm, baguette cut) appears 8% larger than 4.5ct Tourmaline (12.51×8.34mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
4.5ct Emerald Baguette (13.01×8.67mm, Green)
and
4.5ct Tourmaline Baguette (12.51×8.34mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.06 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.
| 4.5 Ct Emerald (Baguette) | 4.5 Ct Tourmaline (Baguette) | |
| 13.01×8.67 mm | vs | 12.51×8.34 mm |
| 112.8 mm² | 104.33 mm² |
| 4.5ct Emerald Baguette (13.01×8.67mm) | |
| 4.5ct Tourmaline Baguette (12.51×8.34mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (8.47 mm²) |
4.5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.01×8.67mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 4.5ct Tourmaline (Baguette, 12.51×8.34mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.66ct Emerald (Baguette, Light Green , 8 x 3.5) vs. 1.24ct Emerald (Emerald, Light Green , 6.8 x 5.4)
- 3.2ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 11.64 x 7.76) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 0.08ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 3.41 x 2.27) vs. 0.8ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7.02 x 4.68)
- 5ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 13.52 x 9.01) vs. 0.1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 3.16 x 3.16)
- 6ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 14.36 x 9.57) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 4.27 x 4.27)
- 0.15ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 4.2 x 2.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 14.36 x 9.57) vs. 0.3ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 3.6 x 3.6)
- 6ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 14.36 x 9.57) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 5.59 x 5.59)
- 6ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 14.36 x 9.57) vs. 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45)