1.5ct Morganite (Cushion, 7.3×7.3mm, Light Red) vs 1.5ct Diamond (Princess, 6.31×6.31mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Morganite (7.3×7.3mm, cushion cut) appears 20% larger than 1.5ct Diamond (6.31×6.31mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.5ct Morganite Cushion (7.3×7.3mm, Light Red)
and
1.5ct Diamond Princess (6.31×6.31mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.
| 1.5 Ct Morganite (Cushion) | 1.5 Ct Diamond (Princess) | |
| 7.3×7.3 mm | vs | 6.31×6.31 mm |
| 47.96 mm² | 39.82 mm² |
| 1.5ct Morganite Cushion (7.3×7.3mm) | |
| 1.5ct Diamond Princess (6.31×6.31mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (8.14 mm²) |
1.5ct Morganite (Cushion, 7.3×7.3mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 1.5ct Diamond (Princess, 6.31×6.31mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.5ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 7.3 x 7.3) vs. 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 7 x 7)
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- 1.5ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 7.3 x 7.3) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 7.44 x 7.44)
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