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1.24ct Diamond (Round, 6.98×6.98mm, White) vs 2.48ct Diamond (Round, 8.8×8.8mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.48ct Diamond (8.8×8.8mm, round cut) appears 59% larger than 1.24ct Diamond (6.98×6.98mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.24ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
 2.48ct Diamond (round cut)
white
 
white
6.98×6.98 mm 8.8×8.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.24ct Diamond (round cut, 6.98×6.98mm, White color)   Actual size of 2.48ct Diamond (round cut, 8.8×8.8mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1.24ct Diamond (round cut, 6.98×6.98mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.48ct Diamond (round cut, 8.8×8.8mm) 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
 42% vs 53%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.24ct Diamond Round (6.98×6.98mm, White) and 2.48ct Diamond Round (8.8×8.8mm, 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.


1.24 Ct Diamond (Round) 2.48 Ct Diamond (Round)
6.98×6.98 mm vs 8.8×8.8 mm
38.26 mm²   60.82 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.48ct Diamond (8.8×8.8mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.24ct Diamond (6.98×6.98mm, round cut)
1.24ct Diamond Round (6.98×6.98mm)
2.48ct Diamond Round (8.8×8.8mm)
Difference: 59% (22.56 mm²)
2.48ct Diamond (Round, 8.8×8.8mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 1.24ct Diamond (Round, 6.98×6.98mm).


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