26ct Diamond (Marquise, 30.78×15.39mm, White) vs 26ct Emerald (Marquise, 32.76×16.38mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Emerald (32.76×16.38mm, marquise cut) appears 13% larger than 26ct Diamond (30.78×15.39mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 30.78×15.39 mm | 32.76×16.38 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
26ct Diamond Marquise (30.78×15.39mm, White)
and
26ct Emerald Marquise (32.76×16.38mm, 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.
| 26 Ct Diamond (Marquise) | 26 Ct Emerald (Marquise) | |
| 30.78×15.39 mm | vs | 32.76×16.38 mm |
| 336.33 mm² | 380.99 mm² |
| 26ct Diamond Marquise (30.78×15.39mm) | |
| 26ct Emerald Marquise (32.76×16.38mm) | |
| Difference: 13% (44.66 mm²) |
26ct Emerald (Marquise, 32.76×16.38mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 26ct Diamond (Marquise, 30.78×15.39mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.3ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 7 x 3.5) vs. 0.4ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.79 x 4.79)
- 0.2ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 6.08 x 3.04) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 10.38 x 5.19) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 8.24 x 4.12) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.3ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 6.96 x 3.48) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 16.85 x 9.12) vs. 5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 16.59 x 8.86)
- 1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 10.38 x 5.19) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 0.05ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 3.82 x 1.91) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 10.38 x 5.19) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 11.9 x 5.95)