5.5ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 11.54×8.55mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 5.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 12.81×9.49mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Emerald (12.81×9.49mm, emerald cut) appears 23% larger than 5.5ct Chrysoberyl (11.54×8.55mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (11.54×8.55mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
5.5ct Emerald Emerald (12.81×9.49mm, 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.
| 5.5 Ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald) | 5.5 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 11.54×8.55 mm | vs | 12.81×9.49 mm |
| 91.76 mm² | 113.06 mm² |
| 5.5ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (11.54×8.55mm) | |
| 5.5ct Emerald Emerald (12.81×9.49mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (21.3 mm²) |
5.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 12.81×9.49mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 5.5ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 11.54×8.55mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 10ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 14.12 x 10.46) vs. 10ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 14.39 x 10.66)
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- 5.14ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Dark Green, 11 x 9) vs. 3.56ct Chrysoberyl (Cushion, Dark Green, 10 x 8)
- 4.87ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 11.1 x 7.4) vs. 4ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 10.61 x 7.86)
- 30ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 20.36 x 15.08) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 9.45 x 7) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 9 x 7)
- 8ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 13.11 x 9.71) vs. 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78)
- 4.87ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 11.1 x 7.4) vs. 3.67ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 10.67 x 7.22)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 9.45 x 7) vs. 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.7 x 7.8)