The following chart will help you to accurately determine how large a piece of jewelry or a gemstone truly is, so you will better understand the dimensions of the piece you are looking to purchase:
For comparison purposes, here are the diameter measurements of some common items:
It is also important to make sure that you understand the definition of what the specific measurement is for. Here are some commonly misunderstood definitions:
Diameter: The distance of a straight line segment passing through the center of a figure, especially of a circle or sphere, and terminating at the edges
Circumference: The size of an item as given by the distance around it.
Jewelry Measurements
