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5ct Diamond (Emerald, 11.42×8.46mm, White) vs 6ct Diamond (Emerald, 12.14×8.99mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Diamond (12.14×8.99mm, emerald cut) appears 13% larger than 5ct Diamond (11.42×8.46mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
6ct Diamond (emerald cut)
white
 
white
11.42×8.46 mm 12.14×8.99 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Diamond (emerald cut, 11.42×8.46mm, White color)   Actual size of 6ct Diamond (emerald cut, 12.14×8.99mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 5ct Diamond (emerald cut, 11.42×8.46mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 6ct Diamond (emerald cut, 12.14×8.99mm) 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
51% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Diamond Emerald (11.42×8.46mm, White) and 6ct Diamond Emerald (12.14×8.99mm, 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.

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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.


5 Ct Diamond (Emerald) 6 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
11.42×8.46 mm vs 12.14×8.99 mm
89.85 mm²   101.5 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Diamond (12.14×8.99mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (11.42×8.46mm, emerald cut)
5ct Diamond Emerald (11.42×8.46mm)
6ct Diamond Emerald (12.14×8.99mm)
Difference: 13% (11.65 mm²)
6ct Diamond (Emerald, 12.14×8.99mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Emerald, 11.42×8.46mm).


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