16ct Diamond (Princess, 13.89×13.89mm, White) vs 16ct Emerald (Princess, 15.05×15.05mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Emerald (15.05×15.05mm, princess cut) appears 17% larger than 16ct Diamond (13.89×13.89mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 13.89×13.89 mm | 15.05×15.05 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
16ct Diamond Princess (13.89×13.89mm, White)
and
16ct Emerald Princess (15.05×15.05mm, 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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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.
| 16 Ct Diamond (Princess) | 16 Ct Emerald (Princess) | |
| 13.89×13.89 mm | vs | 15.05×15.05 mm |
| 192.93 mm² | 226.5 mm² |
| 16ct Diamond Princess (13.89×13.89mm) | |
| 16ct Emerald Princess (15.05×15.05mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (33.57 mm²) |
16ct Emerald (Princess, 15.05×15.05mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 16ct Diamond (Princess, 13.89×13.89mm).
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