1ct Diopside (Princess, 5.73×5.73mm, Green) 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 60% larger than 1ct Diopside (5.73×5.73mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.73×5.73 mm | 8.19×8.19 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Diopside Princess (5.73×5.73mm, Green)
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 Diopside for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 3.3 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diopside 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 Diopside (Princess) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 5.73×5.73 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 32.83 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 1ct Diopside Princess (5.73×5.73mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 60% (19.85 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm) has approx. 60% more face-up area than 1ct Diopside (Princess, 5.73×5.73mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.5ct Diopside (Princess, Green, 6.56 x 6.56) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Diopside (Princess, Green, 7.22 x 7.22) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Diopside (Princess, Green, 7.78 x 7.78) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)