6ct Diamond (Round, 11.81×11.81mm, White) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Diamond (11.81×11.81mm, round cut) appears 3 times larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.81×11.81 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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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
6ct Diamond Round (11.81×11.81mm, White)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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.
| 6 Ct Diamond (Round) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 11.81×11.81 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 109.54 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 6ct Diamond Round (11.81×11.81mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 200% (73.05 mm²) |
6ct Diamond (Round, 11.81×11.81mm) has approx. 200% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm). In other words, it's 3x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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- 6ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.81 x 11.81) vs. 6ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 12.14 x 8.99)
- 6ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.81 x 11.81) vs. 8ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 11.65 x 11.65)
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- 6ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.81 x 11.81) vs. 8ct Diamond (Round, White, 13 x 13)
- 6ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.81 x 11.81) vs. 6ct Diamond (Pear, White, 16.43 x 9.9)
- 6ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.81 x 11.81) vs. 6.3ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 10.76 x 10.76)
- 6ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.81 x 11.81) vs. 5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 17.76 x 8.88)