0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 5.78×4.28mm, Green) vs 1ct Diamond (Round, 6.5×6.5mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (6.5×6.5mm, round cut) appears 44% larger than 0.5ct Emerald (5.78×4.28mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Emerald Emerald (5.78×4.28mm, Green)
and
1ct Diamond Round (6.5×6.5mm, White)
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 Emerald (Emerald) | 1 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 5.78×4.28 mm | vs | 6.5×6.5 mm |
| 23.01 mm² | 33.18 mm² |
| 0.5ct Emerald Emerald (5.78×4.28mm) | |
| 1ct Diamond Round (6.5×6.5mm) | |
| Difference: 44% (10.17 mm²) |
1ct Diamond (Round, 6.5×6.5mm) has approx. 44% more face-up area than 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 5.78×4.28mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 0.1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 3.38 x 2.5)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 0.65ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 6.3 x 4.67)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 0.06ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 2.84 x 1.89)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.41 x 5.41)
- 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28) vs. 5ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 10.9 x 10.9)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.