5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm, Violet) vs 2ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Amethyst (12.53×9.28mm, emerald cut) appears 2.2 times larger than 2ct Diamond (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.53×9.28mm, Violet)
and
2ct Diamond Emerald (8.42×6.24mm, White)
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 Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.
| 5 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) | 2 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 12.53×9.28 mm | vs | 8.42×6.24 mm |
| 108.14 mm² | 48.86 mm² |
| 5ct Amethyst Emerald (12.53×9.28mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Emerald (8.42×6.24mm) | |
| Difference: 121% (59.28 mm²) |
5ct Amethyst (Emerald, 12.53×9.28mm) has approx. 121% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm). In other words, it's 2.21x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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