4ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, 9.11×9.11mm, Yellow) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Chrysoberyl (9.11×9.11mm, cushion cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald 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 width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4ct Chrysoberyl Cushion (9.11×9.11mm, Yellow)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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.
| 4 Ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 9.11×9.11 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 74.69 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 4ct Chrysoberyl Cushion (9.11×9.11mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 105% (38.2 mm²) |
4ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, 9.11×9.11mm) has approx. 105% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm). In other words, it's 2.05x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 5.74 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 1.11ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7 x 4)
- 0.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 4.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.5ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Light Green , 4.83 x 4.83)
- 1.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 6.6 x 6.5) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.32ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 6.3 x 6.3) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.35 x 4.35)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 5.74 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82)
- 3.9ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 9.03 x 9.03) vs. 3.6ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8.93 x 8.93)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 8.28 x 8.28) vs. 4ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 13.68 x 9.12)