28ct Diamond (Oval, 24.65×16.43mm, White) vs 28ct Emerald (Oval, 26.48×17.65mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 28ct Emerald (26.48×17.65mm, oval cut) appears 15% larger than 28ct Diamond (24.65×16.43mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 24.65×16.43 mm | 26.48×17.65 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
28ct Diamond Oval (24.65×16.43mm, White)
and
28ct Emerald Oval (26.48×17.65mm, 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.
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.
| 28 Ct Diamond (Oval) | 28 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 24.65×16.43 mm | vs | 26.48×17.65 mm |
| 332.1 mm² | 383.25 mm² |
| 28ct Diamond Oval (24.65×16.43mm) | |
| 28ct Emerald Oval (26.48×17.65mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (51.15 mm²) |
28ct Emerald (Oval, 26.48×17.65mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 28ct Diamond (Oval, 24.65×16.43mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 3.25ct Diamond (Oval, White, 12.02 x 8.01) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10 x 8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9 x 7)
- 1.2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9 x 6)
- 1.8ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10 x 6) vs. 1.8ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9 x 6)
- 1.6ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.5 x 6.33) vs. 1.7ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.62 x 6.89)
- 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 7 x 5)