1ct Emerald (Round, 6.82×6.82mm, Green) vs 2.6ct Diamond (Round, 8.94×8.94mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.6ct Diamond (8.94×8.94mm, round cut) appears 72% larger than 1ct Emerald (6.82×6.82mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
1ct Emerald Round (6.82×6.82mm, Green)
and
2.6ct Diamond Round (8.94×8.94mm, 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.
| 1 Ct Emerald (Round) | 2.6 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 6.82×6.82 mm | vs | 8.94×8.94 mm |
| 36.53 mm² | 62.77 mm² |
| 1ct Emerald Round (6.82×6.82mm) | |
| 2.6ct Diamond Round (8.94×8.94mm) | |
| Difference: 72% (26.24 mm²) |
2.6ct Diamond (Round, 8.94×8.94mm) has approx. 72% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Round, 6.82×6.82mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
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- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 0.65ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 7.19 x 4.33)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 7.8 x 7.8)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 0.85ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 7.87 x 4.74)