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12ct Diamond (Cushion, 13.34×13.34mm, White) vs 12ct Diamond (Round, 14.88×14.88mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Diamond (14.88×14.88mm, round cut) appears 9% larger than 12ct Diamond (13.34×13.34mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
12ct Diamond (round cut)
white
 
white
13.34×13.34 mm 14.88×14.88 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Diamond (cushion cut, 13.34×13.34mm, White color)   Actual size of 12ct Diamond (round cut, 14.88×14.88mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 12ct Diamond (cushion cut, 13.34×13.34mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 12ct Diamond (round cut, 14.88×14.88mm) 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
79% vs 89%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Diamond Cushion (13.34×13.34mm, White) and 12ct Diamond Round (14.88×14.88mm, 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.


12 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 12 Ct Diamond (Round)
13.34×13.34 mm vs 14.88×14.88 mm
160.16 mm²   173.9 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Diamond (14.88×14.88mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 12ct Diamond (13.34×13.34mm, cushion cut)
12ct Diamond Cushion (13.34×13.34mm)
12ct Diamond Round (14.88×14.88mm)
Difference: 9% (13.74 mm²)
12ct Diamond (Round, 14.88×14.88mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 12ct Diamond (Cushion, 13.34×13.34mm).


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