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1.8ct Diamond (Emerald, 8×6mm, Light Yellow) vs 4ct Diamond (Emerald, 11×9mm, Light Yellow)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Colored Diamond (11×9mm, emerald cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 1.8ct Colored Diamond (8×6mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.8ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
 4ct Diamond (emerald cut)
light yellow
 
light yellow
8×6 mm 11×9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.8ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8×6mm, Light Yellow color)   Actual size of 4ct Diamond (emerald cut, 11×9mm, Light Yellow color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellow 1.8ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Yellow 4ct Diamond (emerald cut, 11×9mm) 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
 36% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.8ct Diamond Emerald (8×6mm, Light Yellow) and 4ct Diamond Emerald (11×9mm, Light Yellow) 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.


1.8 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald) 4 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald)
8×6 mm vs 11×9 mm
44.64 mm²   92.07 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (11×9mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.8ct Diamond (8×6mm, emerald cut)
1.8ct Colored Diamond Emerald (8×6mm)
4ct Colored Diamond Emerald (11×9mm)
Difference: 106% (47.43 mm²)
4ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 11×9mm) has approx. 106% more face-up area than 1.8ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 8×6mm). In other words, it's 2.06x larger.


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