7.5ct Pyrope (Trillion, 14.58×14.58mm, Red) vs 7.5ct Spinel (Trillion, 14.82×14.82mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7.5ct Spinel (14.82×14.82mm, trillion cut) appears 3% larger than 7.5ct Pyrope (14.58×14.58mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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7.5ct Spinel (trillion cut) |
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| 14.58×14.58 mm | 14.82×14.82 mm | |
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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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
7.5ct Pyrope Trillion (14.58×14.58mm, Red)
and
7.5ct Spinel Trillion (14.82×14.82mm, 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, Pyrope will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.78 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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.
| 7.5 Ct Pyrope (Trillion) | 7.5 Ct Spinel (Trillion) | |
| 14.58×14.58 mm | vs | 14.82×14.82 mm |
| 131.8 mm² | 136.17 mm² |
| 7.5ct Pyrope Trillion (14.58×14.58mm) | |
| 7.5ct Spinel Trillion (14.82×14.82mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (4.37 mm²) |
7.5ct Spinel (Trillion, 14.82×14.82mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 7.5ct Pyrope (Trillion, 14.58×14.58mm).
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