1.25ct Diamond (Pear, 9.74×5.87mm, White) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.25ct Diamond (9.74×5.87mm, pear cut) appears 14% larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.74×5.87 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.25ct Diamond Pear (9.74×5.87mm, White)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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.
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.
| 1.25 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 9.74×5.87 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 41.74 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 1.25ct Diamond Pear (9.74×5.87mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (5.25 mm²) |
1.25ct Diamond (Pear, 9.74×5.87mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm).
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- 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 8.4 x 5.06) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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