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7ct Diamond (Cushion, 12×10mm, White) vs 5ct Diamond (Marquise, 17.76×8.88mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (17.76×8.88mm, marquise cut) appears 4% larger than 7ct Diamond (12×10mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

7ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
white
 
white
12×10 mm 17.76×8.88 mm
actual size
Actual size of 7ct Diamond (cushion cut, 12×10mm, White color)   Actual size of 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.76×8.88mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 7ct Diamond (cushion cut, 12×10mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.76×8.88mm) 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
60% vs 53%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 7ct Diamond Cushion (12×10mm, White) and 5ct Diamond Marquise (17.76×8.88mm, 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.


7 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 5 Ct Diamond (Marquise)
12×10 mm vs 17.76×8.88 mm
108 mm²   111.97 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (17.76×8.88mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 7ct Diamond (12×10mm, cushion cut)
7ct Diamond Cushion (12×10mm)
5ct Diamond Marquise (17.76×8.88mm)
Difference: 4% (3.97 mm²)
5ct Diamond (Marquise, 17.76×8.88mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 7ct Diamond (Cushion, 12×10mm).


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