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2.8ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.21×8.21mm, White) vs 2.8ct Diamond (Princess, 7.77×7.77mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.8ct Diamond (8.21×8.21mm, cushion cut) appears 0.5% larger than 2.8ct Diamond (7.77×7.77mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.8ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
 2.8ct Diamond (princess cut)
white
 
white
8.21×8.21 mm 7.77×7.77 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.8ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.21×8.21mm, White color)   Actual size of 2.8ct Diamond (princess cut, 7.77×7.77mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2.8ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.21×8.21mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.8ct Diamond (princess cut, 7.77×7.77mm) 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
 49% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.8ct Diamond Cushion (8.21×8.21mm, White) and 2.8ct Diamond Princess (7.77×7.77mm, 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.


2.8 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 2.8 Ct Diamond (Princess)
8.21×8.21 mm vs 7.77×7.77 mm
60.66 mm²   60.37 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.8ct Diamond (8.21×8.21mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.8ct Diamond (7.77×7.77mm, princess cut)
2.8ct Diamond Cushion (8.21×8.21mm)
2.8ct Diamond Princess (7.77×7.77mm)
Difference: 0.5% (0.29 mm²)
2.8ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.21×8.21mm) has approx. 0.5% more face-up area than 2.8ct Diamond (Princess, 7.77×7.77mm).


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