2.3ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.82×6.53mm, White) vs 2.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 9.88×7.32mm, Light Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Emerald (9.88×7.32mm, emerald cut) appears 26% larger than 2.3ct Diamond (8.82×6.53mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
2.3ct Diamond Emerald (8.82×6.53mm, White)
and
2.5ct Emerald Emerald (9.88×7.32mm, Light Yellowish 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.
| 2.3 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | 2.5 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 8.82×6.53 mm | vs | 9.88×7.32 mm |
| 53.56 mm² | 67.26 mm² |
| 2.3ct Diamond Emerald (8.82×6.53mm) | |
| 2.5ct Emerald Emerald (9.88×7.32mm) | |
| Difference: 26% (13.7 mm²) |
2.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 9.88×7.32mm) has approx. 26% more face-up area than 2.3ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.82×6.53mm).
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