26ct Diamond (Cabochon, 21.15×14.1mm, White) vs 26ct Emerald (Cabochon, 23.06×15.37mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Emerald (23.06×15.37mm, cabochon cut) appears 19% larger than 26ct Diamond (21.15×14.1mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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26ct Emerald (cabochon cut) |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
26ct Diamond Cabochon (21.15×14.1mm, White)
and
26ct Emerald Cabochon (23.06×15.37mm, 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.
| 26 Ct Diamond (Cabochon) | 26 Ct Emerald (Cabochon) | |
| 21.15×14.1 mm | vs | 23.06×15.37 mm |
| 244.54 mm² | 290.63 mm² |
| 26ct Diamond Cabochon (21.15×14.1mm) | |
| 26ct Emerald Cabochon (23.06×15.37mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (46.09 mm²) |
26ct Emerald (Cabochon, 23.06×15.37mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 26ct Diamond (Cabochon, 21.15×14.1mm).
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