22ct Diamond (Cushion, 16.33×16.33mm, White) vs 22ct Emerald (Cushion, 17.64×17.64mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 22ct Emerald (17.64×17.64mm, cushion cut) appears 17% larger than 22ct Diamond (16.33×16.33mm, 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
22ct Diamond Cushion (16.33×16.33mm, White)
and
22ct Emerald Cushion (17.64×17.64mm, 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?
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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.
| 22 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | 22 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | |
| 16.33×16.33 mm | vs | 17.64×17.64 mm |
| 240 mm² | 280.05 mm² |
| 22ct Diamond Cushion (16.33×16.33mm) | |
| 22ct Emerald Cushion (17.64×17.64mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (40.05 mm²) |
22ct Emerald (Cushion, 17.64×17.64mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 22ct Diamond (Cushion, 16.33×16.33mm).
Popular comparisons:
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