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5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 11×9mm, White) vs 8ct Moissanite (Emerald, 12×10mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Moissanite (12×10mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 5ct Moissanite (11×9mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Moissanite (emerald cut)
vs
 8ct Moissanite (emerald cut)
white
 
white
11×9 mm 12×10 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Moissanite (emerald cut, 11×9mm, White color)   Actual size of 8ct Moissanite (emerald cut, 12×10mm, White color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 5ct Moissanite (emerald cut, 11×9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 8ct Moissanite (emerald cut, 12×10mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 54% vs 60%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Moissanite Emerald (11×9mm, White) and 8ct Moissanite Emerald (12×10mm, 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

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 Ct Moissanite (Emerald) 8 Ct Moissanite (Emerald)
11×9 mm vs 12×10 mm
92.07 mm²   111.6 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Moissanite (12×10mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Moissanite (11×9mm, emerald cut)
5ct Moissanite Emerald (11×9mm)
8ct Moissanite Emerald (12×10mm)
Difference: 21% (19.53 mm²)
8ct Moissanite (Emerald, 12×10mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 11×9mm).


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