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0.08ct Diamond (Emerald, 2.88×2.13mm, White) vs 0.08ct Emerald (Emerald, 3.13×2.32mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.08ct Emerald (3.13×2.32mm, emerald cut) appears 18% larger than 0.08ct Diamond (2.88×2.13mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.08ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
 0.08ct Emerald (emerald cut)
white
 
green
2.88×2.13 mm 3.13×2.32 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.08ct Diamond (emerald cut, 2.88×2.13mm, White color)   Actual size of 0.08ct Emerald (emerald cut, 3.13×2.32mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 0.08ct Diamond (emerald cut, 2.88×2.13mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 0.08ct Emerald (emerald cut, 3.13×2.32mm) 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
 13% vs 14%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.08ct Diamond Emerald (2.88×2.13mm, White) and 0.08ct Emerald Emerald (3.13×2.32mm, 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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.52 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.


0.08 Ct Diamond (Emerald) 0.08 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
2.88×2.13 mm vs 3.13×2.32 mm
5.7 mm²   6.75 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.08ct Emerald (3.13×2.32mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.08ct Diamond (2.88×2.13mm, emerald cut)
0.08ct Diamond Emerald (2.88×2.13mm)
0.08ct Emerald Emerald (3.13×2.32mm)
Difference: 18% (1.05 mm²)
0.08ct Emerald (Emerald, 3.13×2.32mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 0.08ct Diamond (Emerald, 2.88×2.13mm).


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