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9ct Emerald (Emerald, 15.15×11.22mm, Green) vs 12ct Emerald (Emerald, 16.66×12.34mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Emerald (16.66×12.34mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 9ct Emerald (15.15×11.22mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

9ct Emerald (emerald cut)
vs
 12ct Emerald (emerald cut)
green
 
green
15.15×11.22 mm 16.66×12.34 mm
actual size
Actual size of 9ct Emerald (emerald cut, 15.15×11.22mm, Green color)   Actual size of 12ct Emerald (emerald cut, 16.66×12.34mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 9ct Emerald (emerald cut, 15.15×11.22mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 12ct Emerald (emerald cut, 16.66×12.34mm) 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
 67% vs 74%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 9ct Emerald Emerald (15.15×11.22mm, Green) and 12ct Emerald Emerald (16.66×12.34mm, 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.


9 Ct Emerald (Emerald) 12 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
15.15×11.22 mm vs 16.66×12.34 mm
158.08 mm²   191.19 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Emerald (16.66×12.34mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 9ct Emerald (15.15×11.22mm, emerald cut)
9ct Emerald Emerald (15.15×11.22mm)
12ct Emerald Emerald (16.66×12.34mm)
Difference: 21% (33.11 mm²)
12ct Emerald (Emerald, 16.66×12.34mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 9ct Emerald (Emerald, 15.15×11.22mm).


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