1.5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 7.95×5.89mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 1.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.65×5.67mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Tourmaline (7.95×5.89mm, emerald cut) appears 8% larger than 1.5ct Diamond (7.65×5.67mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1.5ct Tourmaline Emerald (7.95×5.89mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
1.5ct Diamond Emerald (7.65×5.67mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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.
| 1.5 Ct Tourmaline (Emerald) | 1.5 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 7.95×5.89 mm | vs | 7.65×5.67 mm |
| 43.55 mm² | 40.34 mm² |
| 1.5ct Tourmaline Emerald (7.95×5.89mm) | |
| 1.5ct Diamond Emerald (7.65×5.67mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (3.21 mm²) |
1.5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 7.95×5.89mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.65×5.67mm).
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