1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 4.8×6.3mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 5.1×6.8mm, Dark Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Tourmaline (5.1×6.8mm, emerald cut) appears 15% larger than 1ct Tourmaline (4.8×6.3mm, emerald 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:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Tourmaline Emerald (4.8×6.3mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Tourmaline Emerald (5.1×6.8mm, Dark Bluish 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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 Tourmaline (Emerald) | 1 Ct Tourmaline (Emerald) | |
| 4.8×6.3 mm | vs | 5.1×6.8 mm |
| 28.12 mm² | 32.25 mm² |
| 1ct Tourmaline Emerald (4.8×6.3mm) | |
| 1ct Tourmaline Emerald (5.1×6.8mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (4.13 mm²) |
1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 5.1×6.8mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 4.8×6.3mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.7ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Dark Green, 9 x 6) vs. 3ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Green , 6.95 x 5.15) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 3.45ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78) vs. 0.1ct Sapphire (Round, Purple, 2.5 x 2.5)
- 10ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 14 x 10) vs. 10ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 14 x 10)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Red, 6.95 x 5.15) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 3.45ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 5.59 x 5.59)
- 2.8ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Orangey Red, 9.8 x 7.26) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Light Blue, 8.66 x 5.77)
- 2ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Yellow, 8.76 x 6.49) vs. 2ct Tourmaline (Asscher, Yellow, 7.35 x 7.35)