20ct Diamond (Round, 17.64×17.64mm, White) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Diamond (17.64×17.64mm, round cut) appears 6.7 times larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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
20ct Diamond Round (17.64×17.64mm, White)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 20 Ct Diamond (Round) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 17.64×17.64 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 244.39 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 20ct Diamond Round (17.64×17.64mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 570% (207.9 mm²) |
20ct Diamond (Round, 17.64×17.64mm) has approx. 570% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm). In other words, it's 6.7x larger.
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