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36ct Diamond (Radiant, 19.08×19.08mm, White) vs 36ct Emerald (Radiant, 20.69×20.69mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Emerald (20.69×20.69mm, radiant cut) appears 18% larger than 36ct Diamond (19.08×19.08mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

36ct Diamond (radiant cut)
vs
36ct Emerald (radiant cut)
white
 
green
19.08×19.08 mm 20.69×20.69 mm
actual size
Actual size of 36ct Diamond (radiant cut, 19.08×19.08mm, White color)   Actual size of 36ct Emerald (radiant cut, 20.69×20.69mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 36ct Diamond (radiant cut, 19.08×19.08mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 36ct Emerald (radiant cut, 20.69×20.69mm) 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
113% vs 123%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 36ct Diamond Radiant (19.08×19.08mm, White) and 36ct Emerald Radiant (20.69×20.69mm, 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.


36 Ct Diamond (Radiant) 36 Ct Emerald (Radiant)
19.08×19.08 mm vs 20.69×20.69 mm
345.84 mm²   406.67 mm²
Face-up size outline for 36ct Emerald (20.69×20.69mm, radiant cut)
Face-up size outline for 36ct Diamond (19.08×19.08mm, radiant cut)
36ct Diamond Radiant (19.08×19.08mm)
36ct Emerald Radiant (20.69×20.69mm)
Difference: 18% (60.83 mm²)
36ct Emerald (Radiant, 20.69×20.69mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 36ct Diamond (Radiant, 19.08×19.08mm).


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