15ct Diamond (Emerald, 16.48×12.21mm, White) vs 15ct Emerald (Emerald, 17.96×13.3mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Emerald (17.96×13.3mm, emerald cut) appears 19% larger than 15ct Diamond (16.48×12.21mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
15ct Diamond Emerald (16.48×12.21mm, White)
and
15ct Emerald Emerald (17.96×13.3mm, 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.
| 15 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | 15 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 16.48×12.21 mm | vs | 17.96×13.3 mm |
| 187.14 mm² | 222.15 mm² |
| 15ct Diamond Emerald (16.48×12.21mm) | |
| 15ct Emerald Emerald (17.96×13.3mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (35.01 mm²) |
15ct Emerald (Emerald, 17.96×13.3mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 15ct Diamond (Emerald, 16.48×12.21mm).
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