4ct Citrine (Emerald, 11.62×8.61mm, Light Orange) vs 5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Citrine (11.62×8.61mm, emerald cut) appears 4% larger than 5ct Diamond (9.96×9.96mm, 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
4ct Citrine Emerald (11.62×8.61mm, Light Orange)
and
5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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 Ct Citrine (Emerald) | 5 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | |
| 11.62×8.61 mm | vs | 9.96×9.96 mm |
| 93.04 mm² | 89.28 mm² |
| 4ct Citrine Emerald (11.62×8.61mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (3.76 mm²) |
4ct Citrine (Emerald, 11.62×8.61mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 4ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 11.62 x 8.61) vs. 12ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 16.77 x 12.42)
- 4ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 11.62 x 8.61) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 14.1 x 7.05)
- 4ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 11.62 x 8.61) vs. 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 7.33 x 5.43)
- 4ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 11.62 x 8.61) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 10.2ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 15.89 x 11.77) vs. 0.4ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 5.7 x 5.7)
- 4.45ct Citrine (Emerald, Orange, 11.1 x 9.1) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 16.7ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 18 x 13.1) vs. 20.8ct Citrine (Round, Light Orange, 18.86 x 18.86)
- 20.34ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 19.99 x 14.81) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)