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2ct Diamond (Round, 8×8mm, White) vs 2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.5×8.5mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Diamond (8.5×8.5mm, emerald cut) appears 34% larger than 2ct Diamond (8×8mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
2.5ct Diamond (emerald cut)
white
 
white
8×8 mm 8.5×8.5 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Diamond (round cut, 8×8mm, White color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8.5×8.5mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2ct Diamond (round cut, 8×8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.5ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8.5×8.5mm) 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
48% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Diamond Round (8×8mm, White) and 2.5ct Diamond Emerald (8.5×8.5mm, 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 Ct Diamond (Round) 2.5 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
8×8 mm vs 8.5×8.5 mm
50.27 mm²   67.19 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Diamond (8.5×8.5mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Diamond (8×8mm, round cut)
2ct Diamond Round (8×8mm)
2.5ct Diamond Emerald (8.5×8.5mm)
Difference: 34% (16.92 mm²)
2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.5×8.5mm) has approx. 34% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Round, 8×8mm).


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