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5ct Diamond (Marquise, 17.76×8.88mm, White) vs 3ct Diamond (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (17.76×8.88mm, marquise cut) appears 50% larger than 3ct Diamond (13.05×7.86mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
vs
 3ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
white
17.76×8.88 mm 13.05×7.86 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.76×8.88mm, White color)   Actual size of 3ct Diamond (pear cut, 13.05×7.86mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.76×8.88mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 3ct Diamond (pear cut, 13.05×7.86mm) 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
 53% vs 47%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Diamond Marquise (17.76×8.88mm, White) and 3ct Diamond Pear (13.05×7.86mm, 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.


5 Ct Diamond (Marquise) 3 Ct Diamond (Pear)
17.76×8.88 mm vs 13.05×7.86 mm
111.97 mm²   74.88 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (17.76×8.88mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Diamond (13.05×7.86mm, pear cut)
5ct Diamond Marquise (17.76×8.88mm)
3ct Diamond Pear (13.05×7.86mm)
Difference: 50% (37.09 mm²)
5ct Diamond (Marquise, 17.76×8.88mm) has approx. 50% more face-up area than 3ct Diamond (Pear, 13.05×7.86mm).


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