5ct Diopside (Baguette, 12.63×8.42mm, Green) vs 5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.47×8.98mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Emerald (13.47×8.98mm, baguette cut) appears 14% larger than 5ct Diopside (12.63×8.42mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Diopside Baguette (12.63×8.42mm, Green)
and
5ct Emerald Baguette (13.47×8.98mm, 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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.3 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.
| 5 Ct Diopside (Baguette) | 5 Ct Emerald (Baguette) | |
| 12.63×8.42 mm | vs | 13.47×8.98 mm |
| 106.34 mm² | 120.96 mm² |
| 5ct Diopside Baguette (12.63×8.42mm) | |
| 5ct Emerald Baguette (13.47×8.98mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (14.62 mm²) |
5ct Emerald (Baguette, 13.47×8.98mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 5ct Diopside (Baguette, 12.63×8.42mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Diopside (Baguette, Green, 9.32 x 6.21) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
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- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
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