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20ct Diamond (Marquise, 28.2×14.1mm, White) vs 15.5ct Diamond (Pear, 22.56×13.59mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Diamond (28.2×14.1mm, marquise cut) appears 26% larger than 15.5ct Diamond (22.56×13.59mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

20ct Diamond (marquise cut)
vs
 15.5ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
white
28.2×14.1 mm 22.56×13.59 mm
actual size
Actual size of 20ct Diamond (marquise cut, 28.2×14.1mm, White color)   Actual size of 15.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 22.56×13.59mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 20ct Diamond (marquise cut, 28.2×14.1mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 15.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 22.56×13.59mm) 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
 84% vs 81%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 20ct Diamond Marquise (28.2×14.1mm, White) and 15.5ct Diamond Pear (22.56×13.59mm, 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.


20 Ct Diamond (Marquise) 15.5 Ct Diamond (Pear)
28.2×14.1 mm vs 22.56×13.59 mm
282.31 mm²   223.81 mm²
Face-up size outline for 20ct Diamond (28.2×14.1mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 15.5ct Diamond (22.56×13.59mm, pear cut)
20ct Diamond Marquise (28.2×14.1mm)
15.5ct Diamond Pear (22.56×13.59mm)
Difference: 26% (58.5 mm²)
20ct Diamond (Marquise, 28.2×14.1mm) has approx. 26% more face-up area than 15.5ct Diamond (Pear, 22.56×13.59mm).


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