4.5ct Emerald (Princess, 9.86×9.86mm, Green) vs 4.5ct Tourmaline (Princess, 9.48×9.48mm, Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Emerald (9.86×9.86mm, princess cut) appears 8% larger than 4.5ct Tourmaline (9.48×9.48mm, princess 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
4.5ct Emerald Princess (9.86×9.86mm, Green)
and
4.5ct Tourmaline Princess (9.48×9.48mm, Purple)
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, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.06 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.
| 4.5 Ct Emerald (Princess) | 4.5 Ct Tourmaline (Princess) | |
| 9.86×9.86 mm | vs | 9.48×9.48 mm |
| 97.22 mm² | 89.87 mm² |
| 4.5ct Emerald Princess (9.86×9.86mm) | |
| 4.5ct Tourmaline Princess (9.48×9.48mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (7.35 mm²) |
4.5ct Emerald (Princess, 9.86×9.86mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 4.5ct Tourmaline (Princess, 9.48×9.48mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 0.5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 4.86 x 4.86) vs. 3ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.84 x 8.84)
- 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 5ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 13.52 x 9.01)