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6ct Quartz (Round, 12.46×12.46mm, Light Orange) vs 3ct Citrine (Round, 9.89×9.89mm, Light Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Quartz (12.46×12.46mm, round cut) appears 59% larger than 3ct Citrine (9.89×9.89mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Quartz (round cut)
vs
 3ct Citrine (round cut)
light orange
 
light orange
12.46×12.46 mm 9.89×9.89 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Quartz (round cut, 12.46×12.46mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 3ct Citrine (round cut, 9.89×9.89mm, Light Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Orange 6ct Quartz (round cut, 12.46×12.46mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Orange 3ct Citrine (round cut, 9.89×9.89mm) 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
 74% vs 59%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Quartz Round (12.46×12.46mm, Light Orange) and 3ct Citrine Round (9.89×9.89mm, 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

Quartz 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.


6 Ct Quartz (Round) 3 Ct Citrine (Round)
12.46×12.46 mm vs 9.89×9.89 mm
121.93 mm²   76.82 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Quartz (12.46×12.46mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Citrine (9.89×9.89mm, round cut)
6ct Quartz Round (12.46×12.46mm)
3ct Citrine Round (9.89×9.89mm)
Difference: 59% (45.11 mm²)
6ct Quartz (Round, 12.46×12.46mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 3ct Citrine (Round, 9.89×9.89mm).


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