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1.7ct Diamond (Round, 7.76×7.76mm, Light Gray) vs 2.7ct Diamond (Emerald, 9.3×6.89mm, Light Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.7ct Colored Diamond (9.3×6.89mm, emerald cut) appears 26% larger than 1.7ct Colored Diamond (7.76×7.76mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.7ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
 2.7ct Diamond (emerald cut)
light gray
 
light gray
7.76×7.76 mm 9.3×6.89 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.7ct Diamond (round cut, 7.76×7.76mm, Light Gray color)   Actual size of 2.7ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9.3×6.89mm, Light Gray color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Gray 1.7ct Diamond (round cut, 7.76×7.76mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Gray 2.7ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9.3×6.89mm) 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
 46% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.7ct Diamond Round (7.76×7.76mm, Light Gray) and 2.7ct Diamond Emerald (9.3×6.89mm, Light Gray) 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.


1.7 Ct Colored Diamond (Round) 2.7 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald)
7.76×7.76 mm vs 9.3×6.89 mm
47.29 mm²   59.59 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.7ct Diamond (9.3×6.89mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.7ct Diamond (7.76×7.76mm, round cut)
1.7ct Colored Diamond Round (7.76×7.76mm)
2.7ct Colored Diamond Emerald (9.3×6.89mm)
Difference: 26% (12.3 mm²)
2.7ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 9.3×6.89mm) has approx. 26% more face-up area than 1.7ct Colored Diamond (Round, 7.76×7.76mm).


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