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0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.24×4.12mm, White) vs 1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut) appears 28% larger than 0.5ct Diamond (8.24×4.12mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
vs
1ct Diamond (emerald cut)
white
 
white
8.24×4.12 mm 6.68×4.95 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 8.24×4.12mm, White color)   Actual size of 1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 6.68×4.95mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 0.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 8.24×4.12mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 6.68×4.95mm) 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
25% vs 30%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.5ct Diamond Marquise (8.24×4.12mm, White) and 1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm, White) 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.


0.5 Ct Diamond (Marquise) 1 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
8.24×4.12 mm vs 6.68×4.95 mm
24.1 mm²   30.75 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Diamond (8.24×4.12mm, marquise cut)
0.5ct Diamond Marquise (8.24×4.12mm)
1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm)
Difference: 28% (6.65 mm²)
1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm) has approx. 28% more face-up area than 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.24×4.12mm).


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