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12ct Diamond (Baguette, 16.56×11.04mm, White) vs 12ct Emerald (Baguette, 18.05×12.03mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Emerald (18.05×12.03mm, baguette cut) appears 19% larger than 12ct Diamond (16.56×11.04mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Diamond (baguette cut)
vs
12ct Emerald (baguette cut)
white
 
green
16.56×11.04 mm 18.05×12.03 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Diamond (baguette cut, 16.56×11.04mm, White color)   Actual size of 12ct Emerald (baguette cut, 18.05×12.03mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 12ct Diamond (baguette cut, 16.56×11.04mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 12ct Emerald (baguette cut, 18.05×12.03mm) 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
66% vs 72%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Diamond Baguette (16.56×11.04mm, White) and 12ct Emerald Baguette (18.05×12.03mm, 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.


12 Ct Diamond (Baguette) 12 Ct Emerald (Baguette)
16.56×11.04 mm vs 18.05×12.03 mm
182.82 mm²   217.14 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Emerald (18.05×12.03mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 12ct Diamond (16.56×11.04mm, baguette cut)
12ct Diamond Baguette (16.56×11.04mm)
12ct Emerald Baguette (18.05×12.03mm)
Difference: 19% (34.32 mm²)
12ct Emerald (Baguette, 18.05×12.03mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 12ct Diamond (Baguette, 16.56×11.04mm).


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