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0.8ct Diamond (Pear, 8.4×5.06mm, White) vs 1.2ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.1×5.26mm, Light Yellow)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.2ct Colored Diamond (7.1×5.26mm, emerald cut) appears 12% larger than 0.8ct Diamond (8.4×5.06mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.8ct Diamond (pear cut)
vs
 1.2ct Diamond (emerald cut)
white
 
light yellow
8.4×5.06 mm 7.1×5.26 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.8ct Diamond (pear cut, 8.4×5.06mm, White color)   Actual size of 1.2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 7.1×5.26mm, Light Yellow color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 0.8ct Diamond (pear cut, 8.4×5.06mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Yellow 1.2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 7.1×5.26mm) 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
 30% vs 32%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.8ct Diamond Pear (8.4×5.06mm, White) and 1.2ct Diamond Emerald (7.1×5.26mm, Light Yellow) 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.


0.8 Ct Diamond (Pear) 1.2 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald)
8.4×5.06 mm vs 7.1×5.26 mm
31.03 mm²   34.73 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.2ct Diamond (7.1×5.26mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.8ct Diamond (8.4×5.06mm, pear cut)
0.8ct Diamond Pear (8.4×5.06mm)
1.2ct Colored Diamond Emerald (7.1×5.26mm)
Difference: 12% (3.7 mm²)
1.2ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 7.1×5.26mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 0.8ct Diamond (Pear, 8.4×5.06mm).


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