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1ct Diamond (Cushion, 5.83×5.83mm, Yellow) vs 0.85ct Diamond (Cushion, 5.52×5.52mm, Yellow)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Colored Diamond (5.83×5.83mm, cushion cut) appears 12% larger than 0.85ct Colored Diamond (5.52×5.52mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
0.85ct Diamond (cushion cut)
yellow
 
yellow
5.83×5.83 mm 5.52×5.52 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.83×5.83mm, Yellow color)   Actual size of 0.85ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.52×5.52mm, Yellow color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Yellow 1ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.83×5.83mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Yellow 0.85ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.52×5.52mm) 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
35% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Cushion (5.83×5.83mm, Yellow) and 0.85ct Diamond Cushion (5.52×5.52mm, Yellow) 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 Ct Colored Diamond (Cushion) 0.85 Ct Colored Diamond (Cushion)
5.83×5.83 mm vs 5.52×5.52 mm
30.59 mm²   27.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (5.83×5.83mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.85ct Diamond (5.52×5.52mm, cushion cut)
1ct Colored Diamond Cushion (5.83×5.83mm)
0.85ct Colored Diamond Cushion (5.52×5.52mm)
Difference: 12% (3.17 mm²)
1ct Colored Diamond (Cushion, 5.83×5.83mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 0.85ct Colored Diamond (Cushion, 5.52×5.52mm).


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