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1.5 Carat Princessvs1.75 Carat Emerald

DIAMOND SIZE & SHAPE COMPARISON TOOL

~ 6.4 mm

1.5 carat Princess diamond

1.5

PRINCESS

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17.9 mm

US Dime (17.9mm)

~ 8.1 mm

1.75 carat Emerald diamond

1.75

EMERALD

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Princess vs Emerald Comparison Analysis

When comparing a 1.5 carat Princess to a 1.75 carat Emerald, the 1.75 carat Emerald appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 18% larger than the 1.5 carat Princess. The sophisticated emerald cut with step facets measures 8.05mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the modern square princess cut at 6.4mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 1.5 carat princess diamond measures 6.4mm × 6.4mm, while the 1.75 carat emerald measures 8.05mm × 6mm. The 1.75 carat emerald covers approximately 47% of the width of an average finger (size 6.5), creating a substantial, eye-catching presence.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that princess diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to emerald cuts. Use the interactive visual tool above to see these diamonds side-by-side with a US dime for real-world scale reference. The measurements shown are based on well-cut diamonds with standard proportions.

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Diamond FAQ

The 4Cs are how all diamonds get graded: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. Cut is how well it's shaped (this affects sparkle the most). Color goes from D (totally colorless) to Z (yellowish tint), though anything D through J looks white in a ring. Clarity is about tiny flaws inside—most are invisible without a jeweler's loupe, so VS1 or VS2 is plenty. Carat is just weight. Here's the trick: get an Excellent cut first, then aim for G-H color and VS2 clarity, and spend whatever's left on the biggest carat you can afford. Start your diamond search to compare options.