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5.6ct Citrine (Emerald, 13.01×9.64mm, Light Orange) vs 7.2ct Diamond (Emerald, 12.91×9.56mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.6ct Citrine (13.01×9.64mm, emerald cut) appears 2% larger than 7.2ct Diamond (12.91×9.56mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.6ct Citrine (emerald cut)
vs
7.2ct Diamond (emerald cut)
light orange
 
white
13.01×9.64 mm 12.91×9.56 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.6ct Citrine (emerald cut, 13.01×9.64mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 7.2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 12.91×9.56mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Orange 5.6ct Citrine (emerald cut, 13.01×9.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 7.2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 12.91×9.56mm) 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
58% vs 57%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.6ct Citrine Emerald (13.01×9.64mm, Light Orange) and 7.2ct Diamond Emerald (12.91×9.56mm, 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.

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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.


5.6 Ct Citrine (Emerald) 7.2 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
13.01×9.64 mm vs 12.91×9.56 mm
116.64 mm²   114.78 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.6ct Citrine (13.01×9.64mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 7.2ct Diamond (12.91×9.56mm, emerald cut)
5.6ct Citrine Emerald (13.01×9.64mm)
7.2ct Diamond Emerald (12.91×9.56mm)
Difference: 2% (1.86 mm²)
5.6ct Citrine (Emerald, 13.01×9.64mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 7.2ct Diamond (Emerald, 12.91×9.56mm).


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