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12ct Diamond (Cushion, 13.34×13.34mm, White) vs 8ct Diamond (Cushion, 11.65×11.65mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Diamond (13.34×13.34mm, cushion cut) appears 31% larger than 8ct Diamond (11.65×11.65mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
8ct Diamond (cushion cut)
white
 
white
13.34×13.34 mm 11.65×11.65 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Diamond (cushion cut, 13.34×13.34mm, White color)   Actual size of 8ct Diamond (cushion cut, 11.65×11.65mm, 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 8ct Diamond (cushion cut, 11.65×11.65mm) 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 69%
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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 8ct Diamond Cushion (11.65×11.65mm, 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) 8 Ct Diamond (Cushion)
13.34×13.34 mm vs 11.65×11.65 mm
160.16 mm²   122.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Diamond (13.34×13.34mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Diamond (11.65×11.65mm, cushion cut)
12ct Diamond Cushion (13.34×13.34mm)
8ct Diamond Cushion (11.65×11.65mm)
Difference: 31% (38.01 mm²)
12ct Diamond (Cushion, 13.34×13.34mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 8ct Diamond (Cushion, 11.65×11.65mm).


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