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3ct Emerald (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm, Green) vs 2.5ct Emerald (Pear, 12.85×7.74mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (8.84×8.84mm, princess cut) appears 8% larger than 2.5ct Emerald (12.85×7.74mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Emerald (princess cut)
vs
 2.5ct Emerald (pear cut)
green
 
green
8.84×8.84 mm 12.85×7.74 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Emerald (princess cut, 8.84×8.84mm, Green color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Emerald (pear cut, 12.85×7.74mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 3ct Emerald (princess cut, 8.84×8.84mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 2.5ct Emerald (pear cut, 12.85×7.74mm) 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
 53% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Emerald Princess (8.84×8.84mm, Green) and 2.5ct Emerald Pear (12.85×7.74mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


3 Ct Emerald (Princess) 2.5 Ct Emerald (Pear)
8.84×8.84 mm vs 12.85×7.74 mm
78.15 mm²   72.61 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Emerald (8.84×8.84mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Emerald (12.85×7.74mm, pear cut)
3ct Emerald Princess (8.84×8.84mm)
2.5ct Emerald Pear (12.85×7.74mm)
Difference: 8% (5.54 mm²)
3ct Emerald (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 2.5ct Emerald (Pear, 12.85×7.74mm).


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