30ct Diamond (Pear, 28.1×16.93mm, White) vs 30ct Emerald (Pear, 30.05×18.1mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 30ct Emerald (30.05×18.1mm, pear cut) appears 14% larger than 30ct Diamond (28.1×16.93mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 28.1×16.93 mm | 30.05×18.1 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
30ct Diamond Pear (28.1×16.93mm, White)
and
30ct Emerald Pear (30.05×18.1mm, 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.
| 30 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 30 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 28.1×16.93 mm | vs | 30.05×18.1 mm |
| 347.29 mm² | 397.05 mm² |
| 30ct Diamond Pear (28.1×16.93mm) | |
| 30ct Emerald Pear (30.05×18.1mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (49.76 mm²) |
30ct Emerald (Pear, 30.05×18.1mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 30ct Diamond (Pear, 28.1×16.93mm).
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