36ct Hiddenite (Emerald, 22.76×16.86mm, Light Green ) vs 36ct Diopside (Emerald, 22.48×16.65mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Hiddenite (22.76×16.86mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 36ct Diopside (22.48×16.65mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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36ct Diopside (emerald cut) |
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| 22.76×16.86 mm | 22.48×16.65 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
36ct Hiddenite Emerald (22.76×16.86mm, Light Green )
and
36ct Diopside Emerald (22.48×16.65mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diopside will face-up smaller than Hiddenite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.3 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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.
| 36 Ct Hiddenite (Emerald) | 36 Ct Diopside (Emerald) | |
| 22.76×16.86 mm | vs | 22.48×16.65 mm |
| 356.87 mm² | 348.09 mm² |
| 36ct Hiddenite Emerald (22.76×16.86mm) | |
| 36ct Diopside Emerald (22.48×16.65mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (8.78 mm²) |
36ct Hiddenite (Emerald, 22.76×16.86mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 36ct Diopside (Emerald, 22.48×16.65mm).
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