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5ct Emerald (Pear, 16.19×9.75mm, Green) vs 6ct Emerald (Pear, 17.2×10.36mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (17.2×10.36mm, pear cut) appears 13% larger than 5ct Emerald (16.19×9.75mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Emerald (pear cut)
vs
 6ct Emerald (pear cut)
green
 
green
16.19×9.75 mm 17.2×10.36 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Emerald (pear cut, 16.19×9.75mm, Green color)   Actual size of 6ct Emerald (pear cut, 17.2×10.36mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 5ct Emerald (pear cut, 16.19×9.75mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 6ct Emerald (pear cut, 17.2×10.36mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 58% vs 62%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Emerald Pear (16.19×9.75mm, Green) and 6ct Emerald Pear (17.2×10.36mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


5 Ct Emerald (Pear) 6 Ct Emerald (Pear)
16.19×9.75 mm vs 17.2×10.36 mm
115.23 mm²   130.08 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Emerald (17.2×10.36mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Emerald (16.19×9.75mm, pear cut)
5ct Emerald Pear (16.19×9.75mm)
6ct Emerald Pear (17.2×10.36mm)
Difference: 13% (14.85 mm²)
6ct Emerald (Pear, 17.2×10.36mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 5ct Emerald (Pear, 16.19×9.75mm).


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