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5ct Diamond (Marquise, 17.76×8.88mm, White) vs 4ct Diamond (Marquise, 16.5×9mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (17.76×8.88mm, marquise cut) appears 6% larger than 4ct Diamond (16.5×9mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
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4ct Diamond (marquise cut)
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17.76×8.88 mm 16.5×9 mm
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Actual size of 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.76×8.88mm, White color)   Actual size of 4ct Diamond (marquise cut, 16.5×9mm, White color)
 
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White 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.76×8.88mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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White 4ct Diamond (marquise cut, 16.5×9mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 5ct Diamond Marquise (17.76×8.88mm, White) and 4ct Diamond Marquise (16.5×9mm, 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) 4 Ct Diamond (Marquise)
17.76×8.88 mm vs 16.5×9 mm
111.97 mm²   105.44 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (17.76×8.88mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (16.5×9mm, marquise cut)
5ct Diamond Marquise (17.76×8.88mm)
4ct Diamond Marquise (16.5×9mm)
Difference: 6% (6.53 mm²)
5ct Diamond Marquise (17.76×8.88mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 4ct Diamond Marquise (16.5×9mm).


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