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5ct Amethyst (Oval, 14.84×9.89mm, Violet) vs 3ct Amethyst (Emerald, 10.57×7.83mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Amethyst (14.84×9.89mm, oval cut) appears 56% larger than 3ct Amethyst (10.57×7.83mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Amethyst (oval cut)
vs
3ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
violet
 
violet
14.84×9.89 mm 10.57×7.83 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Amethyst (oval cut, 14.84×9.89mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 3ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 10.57×7.83mm, Violet 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 (oval cut, 14.84×9.89mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 3ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 10.57×7.83mm) 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
59% vs 47%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Amethyst Oval (14.84×9.89mm, Violet) and 3ct Amethyst Emerald (10.57×7.83mm, Violet) 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.


5 Ct Amethyst (Oval) 3 Ct Amethyst (Emerald)
14.84×9.89 mm vs 10.57×7.83 mm
120.35 mm²   76.97 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Amethyst (14.84×9.89mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Amethyst (10.57×7.83mm, emerald cut)
5ct Amethyst Oval (14.84×9.89mm)
3ct Amethyst Emerald (10.57×7.83mm)
Difference: 56% (43.38 mm²)
5ct Amethyst (Oval, 14.84×9.89mm) has approx. 56% more face-up area than 3ct Amethyst (Emerald, 10.57×7.83mm).


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