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4ct Tourmaline (Cabochon, 11.82×7.88mm, Dark Yellowish Green) vs 5ct Tourmaline (Heart, 10.24×10.24mm, Dark Yellowish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Tourmaline (11.82×7.88mm, cabochon cut) appears 1% larger than 5ct Tourmaline (10.24×10.24mm, heart cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Tourmaline (cabochon cut)
vs
 5ct Tourmaline (heart cut)
dark yellowish green
 
dark yellowish green
11.82×7.88 mm 10.24×10.24 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Tourmaline (cabochon cut, 11.82×7.88mm, Dark Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 5ct Tourmaline (heart cut, 10.24×10.24mm, Dark Yellowish Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Yellowish Green 4ct Tourmaline (cabochon cut, 11.82×7.88mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Yellowish Green 5ct Tourmaline (heart cut, 10.24×10.24mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 47% vs 61%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Tourmaline Cabochon (11.82×7.88mm, Dark Yellowish Green) and 5ct Tourmaline Heart (10.24×10.24mm, Dark Yellowish 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


4 Ct Tourmaline (Cabochon) 5 Ct Tourmaline (Heart)
11.82×7.88 mm vs 10.24×10.24 mm
76.38 mm²   75.5 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Tourmaline (11.82×7.88mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Tourmaline (10.24×10.24mm, heart cut)
4ct Tourmaline Cabochon (11.82×7.88mm)
5ct Tourmaline Heart (10.24×10.24mm)
Difference: 1% (0.88 mm²)
4ct Tourmaline (Cabochon, 11.82×7.88mm) has approx. 1% more face-up area than 5ct Tourmaline (Heart, 10.24×10.24mm).


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