0.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 5.31×3.93mm, White) vs 0.5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 5.45×4.04mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.5ct Moissanite (5.45×4.04mm, emerald cut) appears 6% larger than 0.5ct Diamond (5.31×3.93mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.31×3.93 mm | 5.45×4.04 mm | |
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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
0.5ct Diamond Emerald (5.31×3.93mm, White)
and
0.5ct Moissanite Emerald (5.45×4.04mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Moissanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 3.22 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Moissanite 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.
| 0.5 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | 0.5 Ct Moissanite (Emerald) | |
| 5.31×3.93 mm | vs | 5.45×4.04 mm |
| 19.41 mm² | 20.48 mm² |
| 0.5ct Diamond Emerald (5.31×3.93mm) | |
| 0.5ct Moissanite Emerald (5.45×4.04mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (1.07 mm²) |
0.5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 5.45×4.04mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 0.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 5.31×3.93mm).
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