5ct Amethyst (Oval, 14.84×9.89mm, Violet) vs 5ct Quartz (Pear, 16.28×9.81mm, Dark Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Amethyst (14.84×9.89mm, oval cut) appears 3% larger than 5ct Quartz (16.28×9.81mm, pear 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Amethyst Oval (14.84×9.89mm, Violet)
and
5ct Quartz Pear (16.28×9.81mm, Dark Red)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
Amethyst and Quartz 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 (Oval) | 5 Ct Quartz (Pear) | |
| 14.84×9.89 mm | vs | 16.28×9.81 mm |
| 120.35 mm² | 116.59 mm² |
| 5ct Amethyst Oval (14.84×9.89mm) | |
| 5ct Quartz Pear (16.28×9.81mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (3.76 mm²) |
5ct Amethyst (Oval, 14.84×9.89mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 5ct Quartz (Pear, 16.28×9.81mm).
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