3.83ct Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4) vs 4ct Emerald (11×9×5)

Diamond size comparison

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Actual size of 3.83ct Emerald diamond
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3.83 ct Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm) 4 ct Emerald (11×9×5mm)
Cutting style
Step cut
Step cut
Weight
3.83 ct
4 ct
Measurements
12.01×8.74×5.4 mm
11×9×5 mm
Total depth
61.8% OK
55.6% too shallow!
L/W ratio
1.37
1.22
Face-up size
Inadequate
Inadequate
 
This diamond is a SPREAD CUT!
This diamond is a SPREAD CUT!
Actual diamond size
Actual diamond size
Before purchasing a diamond, one should make sure it looks its weight. It's important to understand that carat weight does not equal face-up size.

Two diamonds of exactly the same weight (and shape) can vary quite considerably in face-up size. This depends on the proportions of the cut (e.g., deep cuts will face up smaller).

Here you can see the actual sizes of 3.83ct Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm) and 4ct Emerald (11×9×5mm) as they would appear on a ring and finger.

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3.83ct Emerald on a left ring
64 mm
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Ring on a right finger
4ct Emerald on a right ring
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Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
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3.83ct Emerald side view Side view of ring
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4ct Emerald side view Side view of ring
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Face-up area
99.72 mm²  (±4%)
94.05 mm²  (±4%)
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the diamond when viewed from the top (as set in a ring).

It tells you how big the diamond is at the girdle plane. It's important for a diamond to have sufficient face-up size for its carat weight.
Face-up size outline
Face-up size outline
3.83ct Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm)
4ct Emerald (11×9×5mm)
Difference: 5.67mm² (6%)
3.83 carat Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 4 carat Emerald (11×9×5mm).
Face-up area per carat
26.04 mm²/ct
23.51 mm²/ct
To learn about the accuracy of these numbers, click here.


Quick Buying Guide

Diamond prices vary greatly as they depend on the combination of unique characteristics (4Cs - Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat). For best value, it's important to choose the combination that will reduce the price without having a negative impact on appearance.

Each shape has its own recommended balance of qualities that will give you the most bang for your buck. For Emeralds, best value recommendation is VS2 clarity (make sure it's eye-clean) and color H. Below is a quick buying guide to give you an idea, but for more detailed explanation, please see the complete buying guides for the respective diamonds (links below).
3.83ct Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm)
4ct Emerald (11×9×5mm)
Price (best value)
Min. clarity
VS or better
VS or better
Min. color (platinum setting)
H+
H+
Min. color (yellow gold setting)
I+
I+
Depth percentage
60 - 69%
60 - 69%
Table percentage
58 - 69%
58 - 69%
Length-to-width ratio
1.25 - 1.65
1.25 - 1.65
Min. polish/symmetry
Good or better
Good or better
 Detailed buying guide

Additional Info

3.83ct Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm)
4ct Emerald (11×9×5mm)
Face-up size
Too large for 3.83 carat Emerald
Too large for 4 carat Emerald
Facets
usually 58
usually 58
Length
12.01 mm
11 mm
Width
8.74 mm
9 mm
Depth
5.4 mm
5 mm
Gram weight
0.77 g (0.027 ounces)
0.8 g (0.0282 ounces)
Points
383 pts
400 pts
Volume
217.61 mm³
227.27 mm³


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Depth percentage for 3.83 carat Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm)

Depth percentage of Emerald cut is the ratio of the total depth (measured from table to culet) to its width. The total depth percentage of this diamond is 61.8%, which is OK. (Recommended depth percentage for Emeralds is between 60% and 69%)

Depth percentage for emeralds is calculated with the following formula:
Depth % = (total depth ÷ width) × 100

3.83 carat Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm) depth %:
Total depth: 5.4 mm
Width = 8.74 mm
Depth % = (5.4 ÷ 8.74 ) × 100 = 61.8%

Depth percentage for 4 carat Emerald (11×9×5mm)

Depth percentage of Emerald cut is the ratio of the total depth (measured from table to culet) to its width. The total depth percentage of this diamond is 55.6%, which is too shallow!. (Recommended depth percentage for Emeralds is between 60% and 69%)

Depth percentage for emeralds is calculated with the following formula:
Depth % = (total depth ÷ width) × 100

4 carat Emerald (11×9×5mm) depth %:
Total depth: 5 mm
Width = 9 mm
Depth % = (5 ÷ 9 ) × 100 = 55.6%

About Depth Percentage
Depth percentage is one of the most important measurements as it plays a critical role in diamond's appearance. If a diamond is cut too deep or too shallow, light leaks out, making the stone less brilliant and fiery. Deep cuts also add hidden weight.

Diamonds that fall out of recommended depth range are generally less desirable and usually best to be avoided.


Face-up size evaluation for 3.83 carat Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm)

The face-up size of this 3.83 carat Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm) is out of normal range for 3.83ct diamonds of this shape. Compared to 3.83 carat Emerald reference diamond, this diamond appears too big when viewed from the top. You might think that's a good thing, however, it's not. This is a so called spread cut.

A spread cut is a diamond that is cut to maximize spread instead of optimal light performance. If compared from above, it would look larger than a well cut 3.83ct Emerald. This is not a good thing. Spread cuts are typically too shallow, which allows light to leak out of the stone resulting in less light being reflected back to the viewer's eye.

Spread cuts usually look lifeless and flat, and can sometimes exhibit a fish-eye effect. They may also come with an extremely thin girdle which can easily chip.

The bottom line: Spread cuts generally lack the brilliance and perfection that is expected of a beautiful diamond. Don't be fooled into thinking that you're getting a larger diamond for the money. This could be a rather flat, boring stone.

3.83 carat Emerald reference diamond
Since there are no specific ideal proportions defined for Emerald cuts, an estimation formula is used to calculate the Emerald reference diamond.
Parameters:
Weight: 3.83ct
Depth: 65%
L/W ratio: 1.35
 
Calculated values:
Length: 10.44 mm
Width: 7.73 mm
Depth: 5.02 mm
*Est. face-up area: 76.67 mm²
Note: Emerald diamonds with face-up area of within 9% lower and 12% higher than reference Emerald diamond area are considered to be of adequate face-up size.
* Estimated Face-up area: Face-up area of Emerald cuts is only an estimation (±4%). Due to uniqueness of each stone, it's impossible to accurately calculate face-up area given only a diamond's measurements.
To learn more about diamond size evaluation, click here.


Face-up size evaluation for 4 carat Emerald (11×9×5mm)

The face-up size of this 4 carat Emerald (11×9×5mm) is out of normal range for 4ct diamonds of this shape. Compared to 4 carat Emerald reference diamond, this diamond appears too big when viewed from the top. You might think that's a good thing, however, it's not. This is a so called spread cut.

A spread cut is a diamond that is cut to maximize spread instead of optimal light performance. If compared from above, it would look larger than a well cut 4ct Emerald. This is not a good thing. Spread cuts are typically too shallow, which allows light to leak out of the stone resulting in less light being reflected back to the viewer's eye.

Spread cuts usually look lifeless and flat, and can sometimes exhibit a fish-eye effect. They may also come with an extremely thin girdle which can easily chip.

The bottom line: Spread cuts generally lack the brilliance and perfection that is expected of a beautiful diamond. Don't be fooled into thinking that you're getting a larger diamond for the money. This could be a rather flat, boring stone.

4 carat Emerald reference diamond
Since there are no specific ideal proportions defined for Emerald cuts, an estimation formula is used to calculate the Emerald reference diamond.
Parameters:
Weight: 4ct
Depth: 65%
L/W ratio: 1.35
 
Calculated values:
Length: 10.71 mm
Width: 7.93 mm
Depth: 5.15 mm
*Est. face-up area: 80.68 mm²
Note: Emerald diamonds with face-up area of within 9% lower and 12% higher than reference Emerald diamond area are considered to be of adequate face-up size.
* Estimated Face-up area: Face-up area of Emerald cuts is only an estimation (±4%). Due to uniqueness of each stone, it's impossible to accurately calculate face-up area given only a diamond's measurements.
To learn more about diamond size evaluation, click here.


Face-up Area per Carat

Face-up area per carat is calculated by dividing face-up area of the diamond with its carat weight. It tells you how many square millimeters of the top surface area a diamond is showing or would show for 1 carat weight. This can be useful when comparing stones of similar weights as it tells you how much spread per carat you will get.

Note: Face-up size does not linearly grow with carat weight, which means the heavier the stone, the smaller its face-up area per carat (e.g., 1ct stone will have higher face-up area per carat than 2ct stone).

Face-up area per carat for 3.83ct Emerald (12.01×8.74×5.4mm):
Top surface area = 99.72 mm²
Weight = 3.83ct

Face-up area per carat = 99.72 ÷ 3.83 = 26.04mm²/ct

Face-up area per carat for 4ct Emerald (11×9×5mm):
Top surface area = 94.05 mm²
Weight = 4ct

Face-up area per carat = 94.05 ÷ 4 = 23.51mm²/ct

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