6ct Diopside (Baguette, 13.43×8.95mm, Green) vs 6ct Emerald (Baguette, 14.33×9.55mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (14.33×9.55mm, baguette cut) appears 14% larger than 6ct Diopside (13.43×8.95mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
6ct Diopside Baguette (13.43×8.95mm, Green)
and
6ct Emerald Baguette (14.33×9.55mm, 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, 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.
| 6 Ct Diopside (Baguette) | 6 Ct Emerald (Baguette) | |
| 13.43×8.95 mm | vs | 14.33×9.55 mm |
| 120.2 mm² | 136.85 mm² |
| 6ct Diopside Baguette (13.43×8.95mm) | |
| 6ct Emerald Baguette (14.33×9.55mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (16.65 mm²) |
6ct Emerald (Baguette, 14.33×9.55mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 6ct Diopside (Baguette, 13.43×8.95mm).
Popular comparisons:
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