4ct Diopside (Pear, 14.39×8.67mm, Green) vs 4ct Emerald (Pear, 15.36×9.25mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Emerald (15.36×9.25mm, pear cut) appears 14% larger than 4ct Diopside (14.39×8.67mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.39×8.67 mm | 15.36×9.25 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4ct Diopside Pear (14.39×8.67mm, Green)
and
4ct Emerald Pear (15.36×9.25mm, 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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.3 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 Ct Diopside (Pear) | 4 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 14.39×8.67 mm | vs | 15.36×9.25 mm |
| 91.08 mm² | 103.72 mm² |
| 4ct Diopside Pear (14.39×8.67mm) | |
| 4ct Emerald Pear (15.36×9.25mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (12.64 mm²) |
4ct Emerald (Pear, 15.36×9.25mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 4ct Diopside (Pear, 14.39×8.67mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Diopside (Pear, Green, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.75ct Diopside (Pear, Green, 8.05 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1ct Diopside (Pear, Green, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.5ct Diopside (Pear, Green, 10.14 x 6.11) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Diopside (Pear, Green, 11.16 x 6.72) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Diopside (Pear, Green, 12.02 x 7.24) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Diopside (Pear, Dark Green, 10 x 7) vs. 0.59ct Zircon (Round, White, 4.77 x 4.77)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)