2ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.03×8.03mm, Green) vs 2ct Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Emerald (8.03×8.03mm, cushion cut) appears 20% larger than 2ct Diamond (7.34×7.34mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Emerald Cushion (8.03×8.03mm, Green)
and
2ct Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm, 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 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 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | 2 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | |
| 8.03×8.03 mm | vs | 7.34×7.34 mm |
| 58.03 mm² | 48.49 mm² |
| 2ct Emerald Cushion (8.03×8.03mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (9.54 mm²) |
2ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.03×8.03mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 1.1ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.58 x 6.58)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.49 x 7.66)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 2ct Emerald (Round, Green, 8.59 x 8.59)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 3ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 8.06 x 8.06)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 1.21ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.79 x 6.79)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 7ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 12.19 x 12.19)