33 Carat Diopside (Oval, 26.22×17.48mm, Green)

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How big is a 33 carat oval-cut Diopside?

It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 33ct oval-cut Diopside would be around 26.22×17.48 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Diopside is 1.5. See below how big it looks on a ring and finger.

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64 mm

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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	104 %

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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm

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Additional Info

Diopside is a beautiful and affordable gem with rich green color that rivals the beauty of Emerald and Tsavorite. Its name comes from Greek words dis (meaning "double") and opsis (meaning "appearance"), referring to its crystal shape.

Where to buy?

For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Gem Details

Name:	Diopside
Shape:	Oval
Chemical Formula:	(Ca,Cr)MgSi₂O₆
Crystal Structure:	Monoclinic
Hardness:	5-6
Specific Gravity	3.3
Carat weight:	33 ct
Gram weight:	6.6 g (0.2328 ounces)
Points:	3300 pts
Length:	26.22 mm
Width:	17.48 mm
Est. face-up size:	375.83 mm²
Volume:	2000 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:	1.5
Refractive Index:	1.668 - 1.703
Luster:	Vitreous
Wearability:	Moderate
Care Instructions:	Relatively soft and prone to scratching
Color:	Diopside can be found in the following colors:
Birthstone:	Diopside is a birthstone for the month of March

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About Diopside Specific Gravity

Diopside has a specific gravity of approximately 3.22 - 3.38, with 3.3 being a generally accepted standard average for gem-quality material.

For all the Diopside size calculations on this website, the specific gravity of 3.3 is used.

To learn more about it and why it matters, and to compare densities of all the gemstones on one page, click here.

Ring & Finger Simulator

Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.

To select a different gemstone, shape, color or size, or to compare two gems side-by-side, use the form at the top of the page. Comparison example: 33ct Diopside vs Tsavorite (Oval Cut)

If you want to compare oval-cut Diopside sizes from 0.25 to 40ct on one page, see Oval Cut Diopside Size Chart

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