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1ct Emerald (Cabochon, 7.8×5.2mm, Green) vs 4ct Emerald (Cabochon, 12.39×8.26mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Emerald (12.39×8.26mm, cabochon cut) appears 2.5 times larger than 1ct Emerald (7.8×5.2mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Emerald (cabochon cut)
vs
4ct Emerald (cabochon cut)
green
 
green
7.8×5.2 mm 12.39×8.26 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 7.8×5.2mm, Green color)   Actual size of 4ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 12.39×8.26mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 1ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 7.8×5.2mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 4ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 12.39×8.26mm) 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
31% vs 49%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Emerald Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm, Green) and 4ct Emerald Cabochon (12.39×8.26mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


1 Ct Emerald (Cabochon) 4 Ct Emerald (Cabochon)
7.8×5.2 mm vs 12.39×8.26 mm
33.26 mm²   83.92 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Emerald (12.39×8.26mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Emerald (7.8×5.2mm, cabochon cut)
1ct Emerald Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm)
4ct Emerald Cabochon (12.39×8.26mm)
Difference: 152% (50.66 mm²)
4ct Emerald (Cabochon, 12.39×8.26mm) has approx. 152% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Cabochon, 7.8×5.2mm). In other words, it's 2.52x larger.


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