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1.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 11.9×5.95mm, White) vs 0.25ct Diamond (Round, 4.09×4.09mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Diamond (11.9×5.95mm, marquise cut) appears 3.8 times larger than 0.25ct Diamond (4.09×4.09mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
vs
0.25ct Diamond (round cut)
white
 
white
11.9×5.95 mm 4.09×4.09 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 11.9×5.95mm, White color)   Actual size of 0.25ct Diamond (round cut, 4.09×4.09mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 11.9×5.95mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 0.25ct Diamond (round cut, 4.09×4.09mm) 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
36% vs 25%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Diamond Marquise (11.9×5.95mm, White) and 0.25ct Diamond Round (4.09×4.09mm, 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.


1.5 Ct Diamond (Marquise) 0.25 Ct Diamond (Round)
11.9×5.95 mm vs 4.09×4.09 mm
50.27 mm²   13.14 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Diamond (11.9×5.95mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.25ct Diamond (4.09×4.09mm, round cut)
1.5ct Diamond Marquise (11.9×5.95mm)
0.25ct Diamond Round (4.09×4.09mm)
Difference: 283% (37.13 mm²)
1.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 11.9×5.95mm) has approx. 283% more face-up area than 0.25ct Diamond (Round, 4.09×4.09mm). In other words, it's 3.83x larger.


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