4ct Diamond (Pear, 14.36×8.65mm, White) vs 4ct Emerald (Emerald, 11.56×8.56mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Emerald (11.56×8.56mm, emerald cut) appears 1% larger than 4ct Diamond (14.36×8.65mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.36×8.65 mm | 11.56×8.56 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
4ct Diamond Pear (14.36×8.65mm, White)
and
4ct Emerald Emerald (11.56×8.56mm, 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.
| 4 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 4 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 14.36×8.65 mm | vs | 11.56×8.56 mm |
| 90.68 mm² | 92.03 mm² |
| 4ct Diamond Pear (14.36×8.65mm) | |
| 4ct Emerald Emerald (11.56×8.56mm) | |
| Difference: 1% (1.35 mm²) |
4ct Emerald (Emerald, 11.56×8.56mm) has approx. 1% more face-up area than 4ct Diamond (Pear, 14.36×8.65mm).
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