3ct Diopside (Emerald, 9.81×7.27mm, Green) vs 3ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.5×7.78mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (10.5×7.78mm, emerald cut) appears 15% larger than 3ct Diopside (9.81×7.27mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.81×7.27 mm | 10.5×7.78 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Diopside Emerald (9.81×7.27mm, Green)
and
3ct Emerald Emerald (10.5×7.78mm, 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, Diopside will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.3 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.
| 3 Ct Diopside (Emerald) | 3 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 9.81×7.27 mm | vs | 10.5×7.78 mm |
| 66.33 mm² | 75.97 mm² |
| 3ct Diopside Emerald (9.81×7.27mm) | |
| 3ct Emerald Emerald (10.5×7.78mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (9.64 mm²) |
3ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.5×7.78mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 3ct Diopside (Emerald, 9.81×7.27mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 11 x 8) vs. 5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 11 x 8)
- 3.8ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 10 x 8) vs. 3.8ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 10 x 8)
- 5ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 11.64 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 11.89 x 8.81)
- 5ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 11.64 x 8.62) vs. 0.1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 3.16 x 3.16)
- 8ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 13 x 10) vs. 8ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 13 x 10)
- 7ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 12 x 9) vs. 7ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 12 x 9)
- 2.5ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 9.23 x 6.84) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.7ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 9.48 x 7.02) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)