2ct Diamond (Cabochon, 9×6mm, White) vs 2ct Spinel (Cabochon, 8.93×5.95mm, Gray)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (9×6mm, cabochon cut) appears 2% larger than 2ct Spinel (8.93×5.95mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Diamond Cabochon (9×6mm, White)
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2ct Spinel Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm, Gray)
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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Spinel will face-up slightly smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 2 Ct Diamond (Cabochon) | 2 Ct Spinel (Cabochon) | |
| 9×6 mm | vs | 8.93×5.95 mm |
| 44.28 mm² | 43.57 mm² |
| 2ct Diamond Cabochon (9×6mm) | |
| 2ct Spinel Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (0.71 mm²) |
2ct Diamond Cabochon (9×6mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 2ct Spinel Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 3ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 10.31 x 6.87)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Sinhalite (Cushion, Light Brown, 5.86 x 5.86)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 4ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 9.73 x 9.73)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6 x 5.2)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 2ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 2ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 9.75 x 9.75)
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