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8.5ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 13.34×9.88mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 8.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.82×10.98mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Emerald (14.82×10.98mm, emerald cut) appears 23% larger than 8.5ct Chrysoberyl (13.34×9.88mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8.5ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut)
vs
8.5ct Emerald (emerald cut)
light yellowish green
 
green
13.34×9.88 mm 14.82×10.98 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8.5ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut, 13.34×9.88mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 8.5ct Emerald (emerald cut, 14.82×10.98mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 8.5ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut, 13.34×9.88mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 8.5ct Emerald (emerald cut, 14.82×10.98mm) 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
59% vs 65%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8.5ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (13.34×9.88mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 8.5ct Emerald Emerald (14.82×10.98mm, Green) 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

All things being equal, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.


8.5 Ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald) 8.5 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
13.34×9.88 mm vs 14.82×10.98 mm
122.57 mm²   151.33 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8.5ct Emerald (14.82×10.98mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 8.5ct Chrysoberyl (13.34×9.88mm, emerald cut)
8.5ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (13.34×9.88mm)
8.5ct Emerald Emerald (14.82×10.98mm)
Difference: 23% (28.76 mm²)
8.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.82×10.98mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 8.5ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 13.34×9.88mm).


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