2ct Citrine (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm, Light Orange) vs 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Citrine (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut) appears 11% larger than 2ct Diamond (8.19×8.19mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.23×6.84 mm | 8.19×8.19 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Citrine Emerald (9.23×6.84mm, Light Orange)
and
2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm, White)
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 Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 2 Ct Citrine (Emerald) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 9.23×6.84 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 58.71 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 2ct Citrine Emerald (9.23×6.84mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (6.03 mm²) |
2ct Citrine (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 7.33 x 5.43)
- 10.2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 15.89 x 11.77) vs. 0.4ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 5.7 x 5.7)
- 4.45ct Citrine (Emerald, Orange, 11.1 x 9.1) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 16.7ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 18 x 13.1) vs. 20.8ct Citrine (Round, Light Orange, 18.86 x 18.86)
- 20.34ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 19.99 x 14.81) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5.7ct Citrine (Emerald, Orange, 13.08 x 9.69) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 9.51 x 5.73)
- 10.2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 15.89 x 11.77) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)