36ct Hiddenite (Marquise, 34.66×17.33mm, Light Green ) vs 36ct Diopside (Marquise, 34.22×17.11mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Hiddenite (34.66×17.33mm, marquise cut) appears 3% larger than 36ct Diopside (34.22×17.11mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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36ct Diopside (marquise cut) |
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| 34.66×17.33 mm | 34.22×17.11 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
36ct Hiddenite Marquise (34.66×17.33mm, Light Green )
and
36ct Diopside Marquise (34.22×17.11mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diopside will face-up smaller than Hiddenite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.3 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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.
| 36 Ct Hiddenite (Marquise) | 36 Ct Diopside (Marquise) | |
| 34.66×17.33 mm | vs | 34.22×17.11 mm |
| 426.47 mm² | 415.71 mm² |
| 36ct Hiddenite Marquise (34.66×17.33mm) | |
| 36ct Diopside Marquise (34.22×17.11mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (10.76 mm²) |
36ct Hiddenite (Marquise, 34.66×17.33mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 36ct Diopside (Marquise, 34.22×17.11mm).
Popular comparisons:
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