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1.8ct Diamond (Emerald, 8×6mm, Light Yellow) vs 2.8ct Diamond (Emerald, 9×7mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.8ct Diamond (9×7mm, emerald cut) appears 31% larger than 1.8ct Colored Diamond (8×6mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.8ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
 2.8ct Diamond (emerald cut)
light yellow
 
white
8×6 mm 9×7 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.8ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8×6mm, Light Yellow color)   Actual size of 2.8ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9×7mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellow 1.8ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.8ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9×7mm) 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
 36% vs 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.8ct Diamond Emerald (8×6mm, Light Yellow) and 2.8ct Diamond Emerald (9×7mm, 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.

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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.


1.8 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald) 2.8 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
8×6 mm vs 9×7 mm
44.64 mm²   58.59 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.8ct Diamond (9×7mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.8ct Diamond (8×6mm, emerald cut)
1.8ct Colored Diamond Emerald (8×6mm)
2.8ct Diamond Emerald (9×7mm)
Difference: 31% (13.95 mm²)
2.8ct Diamond (Emerald, 9×7mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 1.8ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 8×6mm).


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