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1ct Tourmaline (Princess, 5.85×5.85mm, Light Green ) vs 1.8ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 8.45×6.26mm, Light Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.8ct Tourmaline (8.45×6.26mm, emerald cut) appears 44% larger than 1ct Tourmaline (5.85×5.85mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Tourmaline (princess cut)
vs
 1.8ct Tourmaline (emerald cut)
light green
 
light red
5.85×5.85 mm 8.45×6.26 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Tourmaline (princess cut, 5.85×5.85mm, Light Green color)   Actual size of 1.8ct Tourmaline (emerald cut, 8.45×6.26mm, Light Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Green 1ct Tourmaline (princess cut, 5.85×5.85mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Red 1.8ct Tourmaline (emerald cut, 8.45×6.26mm) 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
 35% vs 38%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Tourmaline Princess (5.85×5.85mm, Light Green ) and 1.8ct Tourmaline Emerald (8.45×6.26mm, Light Red) 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 Ct Tourmaline (Princess) 1.8 Ct Tourmaline (Emerald)
5.85×5.85 mm vs 8.45×6.26 mm
34.22 mm²   49.19 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.8ct Tourmaline (8.45×6.26mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Tourmaline (5.85×5.85mm, princess cut)
1ct Tourmaline Princess (5.85×5.85mm)
1.8ct Tourmaline Emerald (8.45×6.26mm)
Difference: 44% (14.97 mm²)
1.8ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 8.45×6.26mm) has approx. 44% more face-up area than 1ct Tourmaline (Princess, 5.85×5.85mm).


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