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1.03ct Diamond (Pear, 9.13×5.5mm, White) vs 1.78ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.56×6.55mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.78ct Diamond (8.56×6.55mm, cushion cut) appears 38% larger than 1.03ct Diamond (9.13×5.5mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.03ct Diamond (pear cut)
vs
 1.78ct Diamond (cushion cut)
white
 
white
9.13×5.5 mm 8.56×6.55 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.03ct Diamond (pear cut, 9.13×5.5mm, White color)   Actual size of 1.78ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.56×6.55mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1.03ct Diamond (pear cut, 9.13×5.5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1.78ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.56×6.55mm) 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
 33% vs 39%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.03ct Diamond Pear (9.13×5.5mm, White) and 1.78ct Diamond Cushion (8.56×6.55mm, 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.


1.03 Ct Diamond (Pear) 1.78 Ct Diamond (Cushion)
9.13×5.5 mm vs 8.56×6.55 mm
36.66 mm²   50.46 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.78ct Diamond (8.56×6.55mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.03ct Diamond (9.13×5.5mm, pear cut)
1.03ct Diamond Pear (9.13×5.5mm)
1.78ct Diamond Cushion (8.56×6.55mm)
Difference: 38% (13.8 mm²)
1.78ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.56×6.55mm) has approx. 38% more face-up area than 1.03ct Diamond (Pear, 9.13×5.5mm).


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