6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.23×9.8mm, Green) vs 3ct Diamond (Pear, 12×8mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, emerald cut) appears 72% larger than 3ct Colored Diamond (12×8mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, Green)
and
3ct Diamond Pear (12×8mm, Blue)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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.
| 6 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | 3 Ct Colored Diamond (Pear) | |
| 13.23×9.8 mm | vs | 12×8 mm |
| 120.58 mm² | 70.08 mm² |
| 6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm) | |
| 3ct Colored Diamond Pear (12×8mm) | |
| Difference: 72% (50.5 mm²) |
6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.23×9.8mm) has approx. 72% more face-up area than 3ct Colored Diamond (Pear, 12×8mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 12.45 x 9.22)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 12ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 19.74 x 13.16)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 11.6 x 8.59)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 40ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 24.89 x 18.44)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 9.46ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 18.24 x 12.16)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 3ct Diamond (Pear, Blue, 13.05 x 7.86)