18ct Diamond (Cushion, 15.27×15.27mm, White) vs 18ct Emerald (Cushion, 16.5×16.5mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Emerald (16.5×16.5mm, cushion cut) appears 17% larger than 18ct Diamond (15.27×15.27mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
18ct Diamond Cushion (15.27×15.27mm, White)
and
18ct Emerald Cushion (16.5×16.5mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 18 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | 18 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | |
| 15.27×15.27 mm | vs | 16.5×16.5 mm |
| 209.86 mm² | 245.03 mm² |
| 18ct Diamond Cushion (15.27×15.27mm) | |
| 18ct Emerald Cushion (16.5×16.5mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (35.17 mm²) |
18ct Emerald (Cushion, 16.5×16.5mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 18ct Diamond (Cushion, 15.27×15.27mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 18ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 15.27 x 15.27) vs. 16ct Sapphire (Cushion, White, 14.09 x 14.09)
- 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.8 x 5.8) vs. 1.03ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.56 x 6.56)
- 1.56ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.27 x 6.27) vs. 1.66ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.49 x 6.47)
- 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.25ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 3.7 x 3.7) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 3.9 x 3.9)
- 22ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 16.33 x 16.33) vs. 22ct Diamond (Round, White, 18.21 x 18.21)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 4.62 x 4.62) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Princess, White, 4.37 x 4.37)
- 2.4ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8.43 x 7.4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)