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4ct Diamond (Marquise, 16.48×8.24mm, White) vs 4ct Quartz (Marquise, 17.98×8.99mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Quartz (17.98×8.99mm, marquise cut) appears 19% larger than 4ct Diamond (16.48×8.24mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Diamond (marquise cut)
vs
4ct Quartz (marquise cut)
white
 
white
16.48×8.24 mm 17.98×8.99 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Diamond (marquise cut, 16.48×8.24mm, White color)   Actual size of 4ct Quartz (marquise cut, 17.98×8.99mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 4ct Diamond (marquise cut, 16.48×8.24mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 4ct Quartz (marquise cut, 17.98×8.99mm) 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 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Diamond Marquise (16.48×8.24mm, White) and 4ct Quartz Marquise (17.98×8.99mm, 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

All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.


4 Ct Diamond (Marquise) 4 Ct Quartz (Marquise)
16.48×8.24 mm vs 17.98×8.99 mm
96.41 mm²   114.76 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Quartz (17.98×8.99mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (16.48×8.24mm, marquise cut)
4ct Diamond Marquise (16.48×8.24mm)
4ct Quartz Marquise (17.98×8.99mm)
Difference: 19% (18.35 mm²)
4ct Quartz (Marquise, 17.98×8.99mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 4ct Diamond (Marquise, 16.48×8.24mm).


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