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2.4ct Diamond (Round, 8.7×8.7mm, White) vs 2.5ct Diamond (Pear, 11.4×7.03mm, Light Brown)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.4ct Diamond (8.7×8.7mm, round cut) appears 2% larger than 2.5ct Colored Diamond (11.4×7.03mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.4ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
 2.5ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
light brown
8.7×8.7 mm 11.4×7.03 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.4ct Diamond (round cut, 8.7×8.7mm, White color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 11.4×7.03mm, Light Brown color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2.4ct Diamond (round cut, 8.7×8.7mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Brown 2.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 11.4×7.03mm) 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
 52% vs 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.4ct Diamond Round (8.7×8.7mm, White) and 2.5ct Diamond Pear (11.4×7.03mm, Light Brown) 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.


2.4 Ct Diamond (Round) 2.5 Ct Colored Diamond (Pear)
8.7×8.7 mm vs 11.4×7.03 mm
59.45 mm²   58.5 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.4ct Diamond (8.7×8.7mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Diamond (11.4×7.03mm, pear cut)
2.4ct Diamond Round (8.7×8.7mm)
2.5ct Colored Diamond Pear (11.4×7.03mm)
Difference: 2% (0.95 mm²)
2.4ct Diamond (Round, 8.7×8.7mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 2.5ct Colored Diamond (Pear, 11.4×7.03mm).


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