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0.47ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.08×4.04mm, White) vs 0.55ct Diamond (Pear, 7.42×4.47mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.55ct Diamond (7.42×4.47mm, pear cut) appears 4% larger than 0.47ct Diamond (8.08×4.04mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.47ct Diamond (marquise cut)
vs
 0.55ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
white
8.08×4.04 mm 7.42×4.47 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.47ct Diamond (marquise cut, 8.08×4.04mm, White color)   Actual size of 0.55ct Diamond (pear cut, 7.42×4.47mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 0.47ct Diamond (marquise cut, 8.08×4.04mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 0.55ct Diamond (pear cut, 7.42×4.47mm) 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
 24% vs 27%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.47ct Diamond Marquise (8.08×4.04mm, White) and 0.55ct Diamond Pear (7.42×4.47mm, 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.


0.47 Ct Diamond (Marquise) 0.55 Ct Diamond (Pear)
8.08×4.04 mm vs 7.42×4.47 mm
23.18 mm²   24.21 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.55ct Diamond (7.42×4.47mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.47ct Diamond (8.08×4.04mm, marquise cut)
0.47ct Diamond Marquise (8.08×4.04mm)
0.55ct Diamond Pear (7.42×4.47mm)
Difference: 4% (1.03 mm²)
0.55ct Diamond (Pear, 7.42×4.47mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 0.47ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.08×4.04mm).


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