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24ct Diamond (Emerald, 19.28×14.28mm, White) vs 24ct Emerald (Emerald, 20.95×15.52mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 24ct Emerald (20.95×15.52mm, emerald cut) appears 18% larger than 24ct Diamond (19.28×14.28mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

24ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
24ct Emerald (emerald cut)
white
 
green
19.28×14.28 mm 20.95×15.52 mm
actual size
Actual size of 24ct Diamond (emerald cut, 19.28×14.28mm, White color)   Actual size of 24ct Emerald (emerald cut, 20.95×15.52mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 24ct Diamond (emerald cut, 19.28×14.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 24ct Emerald (emerald cut, 20.95×15.52mm) 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
85% vs 92%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 24ct Diamond Emerald (19.28×14.28mm, White) and 24ct Emerald Emerald (20.95×15.52mm, 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

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.


24 Ct Diamond (Emerald) 24 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
19.28×14.28 mm vs 20.95×15.52 mm
256.05 mm²   302.38 mm²
Face-up size outline for 24ct Emerald (20.95×15.52mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 24ct Diamond (19.28×14.28mm, emerald cut)
24ct Diamond Emerald (19.28×14.28mm)
24ct Emerald Emerald (20.95×15.52mm)
Difference: 18% (46.33 mm²)
24ct Emerald (Emerald, 20.95×15.52mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 24ct Diamond (Emerald, 19.28×14.28mm).


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