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1ct Emerald (Princess, 5.5×5.5mm, Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7×5mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7×5mm, emerald cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Emerald (5.5×5.5mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Emerald (princess cut)
vs
 1ct Emerald (emerald cut)
green
 
green
5.5×5.5 mm 7×5 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Emerald (princess cut, 5.5×5.5mm, Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Emerald (emerald cut, 7×5mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 1ct Emerald (princess cut, 5.5×5.5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 1ct Emerald (emerald cut, 7×5mm) 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
 33% vs 30%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Emerald Princess (5.5×5.5mm, Green) and 1ct Emerald Emerald (7×5mm, 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.


1 Ct Emerald (Princess) 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
5.5×5.5 mm vs 7×5 mm
30.25 mm²   32.55 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Emerald (7×5mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Emerald (5.5×5.5mm, princess cut)
1ct Emerald Princess (5.5×5.5mm)
1ct Emerald Emerald (7×5mm)
Difference: 8% (2.3 mm²)
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7×5mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Princess, 5.5×5.5mm).


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