5ct Beryl (Emerald, 12.45×9.22mm, Yellow) vs 5ct Zircon (Cabochon, 11.13×7.42mm, Yellow)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Beryl (12.45×9.22mm, emerald cut) appears 58% larger than 5ct Zircon (11.13×7.42mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 12.45×9.22 mm | 11.13×7.42 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Beryl Emerald (12.45×9.22mm, Yellow)
and
5ct Zircon Cabochon (11.13×7.42mm, Yellow)
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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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 Ct Beryl (Emerald) | 5 Ct Zircon (Cabochon) | |
| 12.45×9.22 mm | vs | 11.13×7.42 mm |
| 106.75 mm² | 67.72 mm² |
| 5ct Beryl Emerald (12.45×9.22mm) | |
| 5ct Zircon Cabochon (11.13×7.42mm) | |
| Difference: 58% (39.03 mm²) |
5ct Beryl (Emerald, 12.45×9.22mm) has approx. 58% more face-up area than 5ct Zircon (Cabochon, 11.13×7.42mm).
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