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1.5ct Diamond (Baguette, 8.28×5.52mm, White) vs 12ct Diamond (Emerald, 15.3×11.33mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Diamond (15.3×11.33mm, emerald cut) appears 3.5 times larger than 1.5ct Diamond (8.28×5.52mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Diamond (baguette cut)
vs
12ct Diamond (emerald cut)
white
 
white
8.28×5.52 mm 15.3×11.33 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Diamond (baguette cut, 8.28×5.52mm, White color)   Actual size of 12ct Diamond (emerald cut, 15.3×11.33mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1.5ct Diamond (baguette cut, 8.28×5.52mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 12ct Diamond (emerald cut, 15.3×11.33mm) 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
33% vs 68%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Diamond Baguette (8.28×5.52mm, White) and 12ct Diamond Emerald (15.3×11.33mm, 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.


1.5 Ct Diamond (Baguette) 12 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
8.28×5.52 mm vs 15.3×11.33 mm
45.71 mm²   161.21 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Diamond (15.3×11.33mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Diamond (8.28×5.52mm, baguette cut)
1.5ct Diamond Baguette (8.28×5.52mm)
12ct Diamond Emerald (15.3×11.33mm)
Difference: 253% (115.5 mm²)
12ct Diamond (Emerald, 15.3×11.33mm) has approx. 253% more face-up area than 1.5ct Diamond (Baguette, 8.28×5.52mm). In other words, it's 3.53x larger.


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