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26ct Diamond (Cushion, 17.26×17.26mm, White) vs 26ct Emerald (Cushion, 18.65×18.65mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Emerald (18.65×18.65mm, cushion cut) appears 17% larger than 26ct Diamond (17.26×17.26mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

26ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
26ct Emerald (cushion cut)
white
 
green
17.26×17.26 mm 18.65×18.65 mm
actual size
Actual size of 26ct Diamond (cushion cut, 17.26×17.26mm, White color)   Actual size of 26ct Emerald (cushion cut, 18.65×18.65mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 26ct Diamond (cushion cut, 17.26×17.26mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 26ct Emerald (cushion cut, 18.65×18.65mm) 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
103% vs 111%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 26ct Diamond Cushion (17.26×17.26mm, White) and 26ct Emerald Cushion (18.65×18.65mm, 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

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.


26 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 26 Ct Emerald (Cushion)
17.26×17.26 mm vs 18.65×18.65 mm
268.12 mm²   313.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 26ct Emerald (18.65×18.65mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 26ct Diamond (17.26×17.26mm, cushion cut)
26ct Diamond Cushion (17.26×17.26mm)
26ct Emerald Cushion (18.65×18.65mm)
Difference: 17% (44.92 mm²)
26ct Emerald (Cushion, 18.65×18.65mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 26ct Diamond (Cushion, 17.26×17.26mm).


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