19ct Diamond (Heart, 17.51×17.51mm, White) vs 19ct Emerald (Heart, 18.99×18.99mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 19ct Emerald (18.99×18.99mm, heart cut) appears 18% larger than 19ct Diamond (17.51×17.51mm, heart cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
19ct Diamond Heart (17.51×17.51mm, White)
and
19ct Emerald Heart (18.99×18.99mm, 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.
| 19 Ct Diamond (Heart) | 19 Ct Emerald (Heart) | |
| 17.51×17.51 mm | vs | 18.99×18.99 mm |
| 220.75 mm² | 259.65 mm² |
| 19ct Diamond Heart (17.51×17.51mm) | |
| 19ct Emerald Heart (18.99×18.99mm) | |
| Difference: 18% (38.9 mm²) |
19ct Emerald (Heart, 18.99×18.99mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 19ct Diamond (Heart, 17.51×17.51mm).
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