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5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm, Violet) vs 7.5ct Citrine (Pear, 18.64×11.23mm, Light Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7.5ct Citrine (18.64×11.23mm, pear cut) appears 41% larger than 5ct Amethyst (12.53×9.28mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
vs
 7.5ct Citrine (pear cut)
violet
 
light orange
12.53×9.28 mm 18.64×11.23 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 12.53×9.28mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 7.5ct Citrine (pear cut, 18.64×11.23mm, Light Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 5ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 12.53×9.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Orange 7.5ct Citrine (pear cut, 18.64×11.23mm) 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
 55% vs 67%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.53×9.28mm, Violet) and 7.5ct Citrine Pear (18.64×11.23mm, Light Orange) 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

Amethyst and Citrine have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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.


5 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) 7.5 Ct Citrine (Pear)
12.53×9.28 mm vs 18.64×11.23 mm
108.14 mm²   152.81 mm²
Face-up size outline for 7.5ct Citrine (18.64×11.23mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Amethyst (12.53×9.28mm, emerald cut)
5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.53×9.28mm)
7.5ct Citrine Pear (18.64×11.23mm)
Difference: 41% (44.67 mm²)
7.5ct Citrine (Pear, 18.64×11.23mm) has approx. 41% more face-up area than 5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm).


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