1ct Beryl (Cushion, 6.37×6.37mm, Orange) vs 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (8.19×8.19mm, round cut) appears 44% larger than 1ct Beryl (6.37×6.37mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.37×6.37 mm | 8.19×8.19 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Beryl Cushion (6.37×6.37mm, Orange)
and
2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.
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 Ct Beryl (Cushion) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 6.37×6.37 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 36.52 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 1ct Beryl Cushion (6.37×6.37mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 44% (16.16 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm) has approx. 44% more face-up area than 1ct Beryl (Cushion, 6.37×6.37mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Beryl (Cushion, Orange, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, Yellow, 6.55 x 4.85)
- 34ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 19.7 x 19.8) vs. 24.88ct Beryl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 19.9 x 16)
- 4.8ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 10.75 x 10.75) vs. 3ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 9.19 x 9.19)
- 34ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 19.7 x 19.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 9.88ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Green , 12.8 x 11.7) vs. 24.15ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Green , 19.5 x 14.6)
- 1ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Beryl (Cushion, White, 6.37 x 6.37)
- 1.44ct Beryl (Cushion, Light Bluish Green, 7.2 x 7.2) vs. 1.18ct Sapphire (Pear, Purple, 8.78 x 6.92)
- 3ct Beryl (Cushion, Yellow, 9.19 x 9.19) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, Yellow, 5.83 x 5.83)