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15ct Emerald (Emerald, 17.96×13.3mm, Green) vs 5ct Emerald (Emerald, 12.45×9.22mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Emerald (17.96×13.3mm, emerald cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 5ct Emerald (12.45×9.22mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Emerald (emerald cut)
vs
 5ct Emerald (emerald cut)
green
 
green
17.96×13.3 mm 12.45×9.22 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Emerald (emerald cut, 17.96×13.3mm, Green color)   Actual size of 5ct Emerald (emerald cut, 12.45×9.22mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 15ct Emerald (emerald cut, 17.96×13.3mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 5ct Emerald (emerald cut, 12.45×9.22mm) 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
 79% vs 55%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Emerald Emerald (17.96×13.3mm, Green) and 5ct Emerald Emerald (12.45×9.22mm, 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.

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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.


15 Ct Emerald (Emerald) 5 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
17.96×13.3 mm vs 12.45×9.22 mm
222.15 mm²   106.75 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Emerald (17.96×13.3mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Emerald (12.45×9.22mm, emerald cut)
15ct Emerald Emerald (17.96×13.3mm)
5ct Emerald Emerald (12.45×9.22mm)
Difference: 108% (115.4 mm²)
15ct Emerald (Emerald, 17.96×13.3mm) has approx. 108% more face-up area than 5ct Emerald (Emerald, 12.45×9.22mm). In other words, it's 2.08x larger.


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