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0.5ct Emerald (Princess, 4.86×4.86mm, Green) vs 3ct Emerald (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (8.84×8.84mm, princess cut) appears 3.3 times larger than 0.5ct Emerald (4.86×4.86mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.5ct Emerald (princess cut)
vs
3ct Emerald (princess cut)
green
 
green
4.86×4.86 mm 8.84×8.84 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.5ct Emerald (princess cut, 4.86×4.86mm, Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Emerald (princess cut, 8.84×8.84mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 0.5ct Emerald (princess cut, 4.86×4.86mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 3ct Emerald (princess cut, 8.84×8.84mm) 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
29% vs 53%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.5ct Emerald Princess (4.86×4.86mm, Green) and 3ct Emerald Princess (8.84×8.84mm, 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.


0.5 Ct Emerald (Princess) 3 Ct Emerald (Princess)
4.86×4.86 mm vs 8.84×8.84 mm
23.62 mm²   78.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Emerald (8.84×8.84mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Emerald (4.86×4.86mm, princess cut)
0.5ct Emerald Princess (4.86×4.86mm)
3ct Emerald Princess (8.84×8.84mm)
Difference: 231% (54.53 mm²)
3ct Emerald (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm) has approx. 231% more face-up area than 0.5ct Emerald (Princess, 4.86×4.86mm). In other words, it's 3.31x larger.


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