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5.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 12.85×9.52mm, Green) vs 6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.23×9.8mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, emerald cut) appears 6% larger than 5.5ct Emerald (12.85×9.52mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Emerald (emerald cut)
vs
 6ct Emerald (emerald cut)
green
 
green
12.85×9.52 mm 13.23×9.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Emerald (emerald cut, 12.85×9.52mm, Green color)   Actual size of 6ct Emerald (emerald cut, 13.23×9.8mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 5.5ct Emerald (emerald cut, 12.85×9.52mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 6ct Emerald (emerald cut, 13.23×9.8mm) 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
 57% vs 58%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Emerald Emerald (12.85×9.52mm, Green) and 6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


5.5 Ct Emerald (Emerald) 6 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
12.85×9.52 mm vs 13.23×9.8 mm
113.77 mm²   120.58 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Emerald (12.85×9.52mm, emerald cut)
5.5ct Emerald Emerald (12.85×9.52mm)
6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm)
Difference: 6% (6.81 mm²)
6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.23×9.8mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 5.5ct Emerald (Emerald, 12.85×9.52mm).


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