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2.1ct Emerald (Pear, 12.12×7.3mm, Green) vs 1.1ct Diamond (Pear, 8×7.3mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.1ct Emerald (12.12×7.3mm, pear cut) appears 52% larger than 1.1ct Diamond (8×7.3mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.1ct Emerald (pear cut)
vs
 1.1ct Diamond (pear cut)
green
 
white
12.12×7.3 mm 8×7.3 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.1ct Emerald (pear cut, 12.12×7.3mm, Green color)   Actual size of 1.1ct Diamond (pear cut, 8×7.3mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 2.1ct Emerald (pear cut, 12.12×7.3mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1.1ct Diamond (pear cut, 8×7.3mm) 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
 44% vs 44%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.1ct Emerald Pear (12.12×7.3mm, Green) and 1.1ct Diamond Pear (8×7.3mm, White) 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

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.


2.1 Ct Emerald (Pear) 1.1 Ct Diamond (Pear)
12.12×7.3 mm vs 8×7.3 mm
64.59 mm²   42.63 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.1ct Emerald (12.12×7.3mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.1ct Diamond (8×7.3mm, pear cut)
2.1ct Emerald Pear (12.12×7.3mm)
1.1ct Diamond Pear (8×7.3mm)
Difference: 52% (21.96 mm²)
2.1ct Emerald (Pear, 12.12×7.3mm) has approx. 52% more face-up area than 1.1ct Diamond (Pear, 8×7.3mm).


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