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15ct Diamond (Emerald, 16.48×12.21mm, White) vs 12ct Diamond (Emerald, 15.3×11.33mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Diamond (16.48×12.21mm, emerald cut) appears 16% larger than 12ct Diamond (15.3×11.33mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
 12ct Diamond (emerald cut)
white
 
white
16.48×12.21 mm 15.3×11.33 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Diamond (emerald cut, 16.48×12.21mm, White color)   Actual size of 12ct Diamond (emerald cut, 15.3×11.33mm, White color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 15ct Diamond (emerald cut, 16.48×12.21mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 12ct Diamond (emerald cut, 15.3×11.33mm) 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
 73% vs 68%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Diamond Emerald (16.48×12.21mm, White) and 12ct Diamond Emerald (15.3×11.33mm, 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.


15 Ct Diamond (Emerald) 12 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
16.48×12.21 mm vs 15.3×11.33 mm
187.14 mm²   161.21 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Diamond (16.48×12.21mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 12ct Diamond (15.3×11.33mm, emerald cut)
15ct Diamond Emerald (16.48×12.21mm)
12ct Diamond Emerald (15.3×11.33mm)
Difference: 16% (25.93 mm²)
15ct Diamond (Emerald, 16.48×12.21mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 12ct Diamond (Emerald, 15.3×11.33mm).


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