0.8ct Diamond (Pear, 8.4×5.06mm, White) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, emerald cut) appears 17% larger than 0.8ct Diamond (8.4×5.06mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.4×5.06 mm | 7.26×5.38 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.8ct Diamond Pear (8.4×5.06mm, White)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, 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?
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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.
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.
| 0.8 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 8.4×5.06 mm | vs | 7.26×5.38 mm |
| 31.03 mm² | 36.32 mm² |
| 0.8ct Diamond Pear (8.4×5.06mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (5.29 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, 8.4×5.06mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 0.9ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.73 x 5.26)
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 1.3ct Diamond (Emerald, Light Yellow, 7.29 x 5.4)
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 0.38ct Diamond (Pear, White, 6.56 x 3.95)
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.64 x 4.6)
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Emerald, Light Yellow, 7.1 x 5.26)
- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 0.6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 7.03 x 4.6)