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1.8ct Spinel (Marquise, 12.24×6.12mm, Purple) vs 1.8ct Spinel (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.8ct Spinel (12.24×6.12mm, marquise cut) appears 22% larger than 1.8ct Spinel (6.97×6.97mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.8ct Spinel (marquise cut)
vs
1.8ct Spinel (cushion cut)
purple
 
red
12.24×6.12 mm 6.97×6.97 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.8ct Spinel (marquise cut, 12.24×6.12mm, Purple color)   Actual size of 1.8ct Spinel (cushion cut, 6.97×6.97mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Purple 1.8ct Spinel (marquise cut, 12.24×6.12mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1.8ct Spinel (cushion cut, 6.97×6.97mm) 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
37% vs 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.8ct Spinel Marquise (12.24×6.12mm, Purple) and 1.8ct Spinel Cushion (6.97×6.97mm, Red) 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.


1.8 Ct Spinel (Marquise) 1.8 Ct Spinel (Cushion)
12.24×6.12 mm vs 6.97×6.97 mm
53.19 mm²   43.72 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.8ct Spinel (12.24×6.12mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.8ct Spinel (6.97×6.97mm, cushion cut)
1.8ct Spinel Marquise (12.24×6.12mm)
1.8ct Spinel Cushion (6.97×6.97mm)
Difference: 22% (9.47 mm²)
1.8ct Spinel (Marquise, 12.24×6.12mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 1.8ct Spinel (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm).


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