0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.24×4.12mm, White) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 51% larger than 0.5ct Diamond (8.24×4.12mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Diamond Marquise (8.24×4.12mm, White)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
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.
| 0.5 Ct Diamond (Marquise) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 8.24×4.12 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 24.1 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 0.5ct Diamond Marquise (8.24×4.12mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 51% (12.39 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 51% more face-up area than 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.24×4.12mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 0.75ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 9.44 x 4.72)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 0.55ct Diamond (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 5.37 x 4.3)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 9.22 x 4.61)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 0.51ct Diamond (Oval, White, 6.48 x 4.32)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 0.25ct Aquamarine (Pear, Light Bluish Green, 5.96 x 3.59)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 0.52ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.23 x 5.23)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7 x 5)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.