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12ct Diamond (Cushion, 13.34×13.34mm, White) vs 8ct Diamond (Princess, 11.02×11.02mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Diamond (13.34×13.34mm, cushion cut) appears 32% larger than 8ct Diamond (11.02×11.02mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
 8ct Diamond (princess cut)
white
 
white
13.34×13.34 mm 11.02×11.02 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Diamond (cushion cut, 13.34×13.34mm, White color)   Actual size of 8ct Diamond (princess cut, 11.02×11.02mm, 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 (princess cut, 11.02×11.02mm) 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 66%
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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 Princess (11.02×11.02mm, 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 (Princess)
13.34×13.34 mm vs 11.02×11.02 mm
160.16 mm²   121.44 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Diamond (13.34×13.34mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Diamond (11.02×11.02mm, princess cut)
12ct Diamond Cushion (13.34×13.34mm)
8ct Diamond Princess (11.02×11.02mm)
Difference: 32% (38.72 mm²)
12ct Diamond (Cushion, 13.34×13.34mm) has approx. 32% more face-up area than 8ct Diamond (Princess, 11.02×11.02mm).


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