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8ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.55×10.78mm, Dark Green) vs 6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.23×9.8mm, Dark Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Emerald (14.55×10.78mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 6ct Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Emerald (emerald cut)
vs
6ct Emerald (emerald cut)
dark green
 
dark green
14.55×10.78 mm 13.23×9.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8ct Emerald (emerald cut, 14.55×10.78mm, Dark Green color)   Actual size of 6ct Emerald (emerald cut, 13.23×9.8mm, Dark Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Green 8ct Emerald (emerald cut, 14.55×10.78mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Green 6ct Emerald (emerald cut, 13.23×9.8mm) 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
64% vs 58%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8ct Emerald Emerald (14.55×10.78mm, Dark Green) and 6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, Dark 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.


8 Ct Emerald (Emerald) 6 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
14.55×10.78 mm vs 13.23×9.8 mm
145.87 mm²   120.58 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Emerald (14.55×10.78mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, emerald cut)
8ct Emerald Emerald (14.55×10.78mm)
6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm)
Difference: 21% (25.29 mm²)
8ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.55×10.78mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.23×9.8mm).


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