6ct Amethyst (Oval, 15.77×10.51mm, Violet) vs 6ct Spinel (Oval, 14.24×9.49mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Amethyst (15.77×10.51mm, oval cut) appears 23% larger than 6ct Spinel (14.24×9.49mm, oval 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
6ct Amethyst Oval (15.77×10.51mm, Violet)
and
6ct Spinel Oval (14.24×9.49mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Spinel will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.
| 6 Ct Amethyst (Oval) | 6 Ct Spinel (Oval) | |
| 15.77×10.51 mm | vs | 14.24×9.49 mm |
| 135.91 mm² | 110.81 mm² |
| 6ct Amethyst Oval (15.77×10.51mm) | |
| 6ct Spinel Oval (14.24×9.49mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (25.1 mm²) |
6ct Amethyst (Oval, 15.77×10.51mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 6ct Spinel (Oval, 14.24×9.49mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 7.5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 14.81 x 9.87)
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45)
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 7ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 14.01 x 10.38)
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 8ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 14.65 x 10.85)
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16)
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 7.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 14.81 x 9.87)
- 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)