9ct Diopside (Oval, 17.01×11.34mm, Green) vs 9ct Emerald (Oval, 18.14×12.09mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Emerald (18.14×12.09mm, oval cut) appears 14% larger than 9ct Diopside (17.01×11.34mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
9ct Diopside Oval (17.01×11.34mm, Green)
and
9ct Emerald Oval (18.14×12.09mm, 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.
| 9 Ct Diopside (Oval) | 9 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 17.01×11.34 mm | vs | 18.14×12.09 mm |
| 158.17 mm² | 179.84 mm² |
| 9ct Diopside Oval (17.01×11.34mm) | |
| 9ct Emerald Oval (18.14×12.09mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (21.67 mm²) |
9ct Emerald (Oval, 18.14×12.09mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 9ct Diopside (Oval, 17.01×11.34mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.4ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 6 x 4) vs. 1.4ct Diopside (Princess, Green, 6.97 x 6.33)
- 0.58ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 6.72 x 4.48) vs. 0.33ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.49 x 4.49)
- 1ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 3ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 11.63 x 7.75) vs. 4ct Quartz (Emerald, White, 11.62 x 8.61)
- 3ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 11.63 x 7.75) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Oval, White, 12 x 8)
- 0.5ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 6.41 x 4.27) vs. 3ct Diopside (Round, Green, 9.19 x 9.19)
- 0.21ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 4.8 x 3.2) vs. 6.35ct Topaz (Round, Orangey Red, 11.1 x 11.1)
- 1.9ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 9.99 x 6.66) vs. 0.85ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.18 x 5.45)
- 2ct Diopside (Oval, Green, 10.16 x 6.77) vs. 3ct Diopside (Round, Green, 9.19 x 9.19)