7ct Diamond (Princess, 10.54×10.54mm, White) vs 7ct Cubic Zirconia (Princess, 8.96×8.96mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7ct Diamond (10.54×10.54mm, princess cut) appears 38% larger than 7ct Cubic Zirconia (8.96×8.96mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
7ct Diamond Princess (10.54×10.54mm, White)
and
7ct Cubic Zirconia Princess (8.96×8.96mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(5.65 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
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 (Princess) | 7 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Princess) | |
| 10.54×10.54 mm | vs | 8.96×8.96 mm |
| 111.09 mm² | 80.28 mm² |
| 7ct Diamond Princess (10.54×10.54mm) | |
| 7ct Cubic Zirconia Princess (8.96×8.96mm) | |
| Difference: 38% (30.81 mm²) |
7ct Diamond (Princess, 10.54×10.54mm) has approx. 38% more face-up area than 7ct Cubic Zirconia (Princess, 8.96×8.96mm).
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