20ct Diamond (Cushion, 15.82×15.82mm, White) vs 20ct Emerald (Cushion, 17.09×17.09mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Emerald (17.09×17.09mm, cushion cut) appears 17% larger than 20ct Diamond (15.82×15.82mm, cushion 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
20ct Diamond Cushion (15.82×15.82mm, White)
and
20ct Emerald Cushion (17.09×17.09mm, 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
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.
| 20 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | 20 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | |
| 15.82×15.82 mm | vs | 17.09×17.09 mm |
| 225.25 mm² | 262.86 mm² |
| 20ct Diamond Cushion (15.82×15.82mm) | |
| 20ct Emerald Cushion (17.09×17.09mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (37.61 mm²) |
20ct Emerald (Cushion, 17.09×17.09mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 20ct Diamond (Cushion, 15.82×15.82mm).
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