2.5ct Citrine (Emerald, 9.94×7.36mm, Light Orange) vs 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Citrine (9.94×7.36mm, emerald cut) appears 29% larger than 2ct Diamond (8.19×8.19mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2.5ct Citrine Emerald (9.94×7.36mm, Light Orange)
and
2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 2.5 Ct Citrine (Emerald) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 9.94×7.36 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 68.04 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 2.5ct Citrine Emerald (9.94×7.36mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 29% (15.36 mm²) |
2.5ct Citrine (Emerald, 9.94×7.36mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 10.2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 15.89 x 11.77) vs. 0.4ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 5.7 x 5.7)
- 4.45ct Citrine (Emerald, Orange, 11.1 x 9.1) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 16.7ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 18 x 13.1) vs. 20.8ct Citrine (Round, Light Orange, 18.86 x 18.86)
- 20.34ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 19.99 x 14.81) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5.7ct Citrine (Emerald, Orange, 13.08 x 9.69) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 9.51 x 5.73)
- 10.2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 15.89 x 11.77) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 8.2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 14.77 x 10.94) vs. 3.22ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 9.47 x 9.47)
- 12ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 16.77 x 12.42) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96)