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2.8ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.98×8.98mm, Green) vs 2.3ct Emerald (Round, 9×9mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.8ct Emerald (8.98×8.98mm, cushion cut) appears 14% larger than 2.3ct Emerald (9×9mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.8ct Emerald (cushion cut)
vs
 2.3ct Emerald (round cut)
green
 
green
8.98×8.98 mm 9×9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.8ct Emerald (cushion cut, 8.98×8.98mm, Green color)   Actual size of 2.3ct Emerald (round cut, 9×9mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 2.8ct Emerald (cushion cut, 8.98×8.98mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 2.3ct Emerald (round cut, 9×9mm) 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
 54% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.8ct Emerald Cushion (8.98×8.98mm, Green) and 2.3ct Emerald Round (9×9mm, 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.

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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.


2.8 Ct Emerald (Cushion) 2.3 Ct Emerald (Round)
8.98×8.98 mm vs 9×9 mm
72.58 mm²   63.62 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.8ct Emerald (8.98×8.98mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.3ct Emerald (9×9mm, round cut)
2.8ct Emerald Cushion (8.98×8.98mm)
2.3ct Emerald Round (9×9mm)
Difference: 14% (8.96 mm²)
2.8ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.98×8.98mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 2.3ct Emerald (Round, 9×9mm).


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