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15ct Diamond (Pear, 22.31×13.44mm, White) vs 17ct Diamond (Oval, 20.87×13.91mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 17ct Diamond (20.87×13.91mm, oval cut) appears 9% larger than 15ct Diamond (22.31×13.44mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Diamond (pear cut)
vs
 17ct Diamond (oval cut)
white
 
white
22.31×13.44 mm 20.87×13.91 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Diamond (pear cut, 22.31×13.44mm, White color)   Actual size of 17ct Diamond (oval cut, 20.87×13.91mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 15ct Diamond (pear cut, 22.31×13.44mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 17ct Diamond (oval cut, 20.87×13.91mm) 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
 80% vs 83%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Diamond Pear (22.31×13.44mm, White) and 17ct Diamond Oval (20.87×13.91mm, 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.


15 Ct Diamond (Pear) 17 Ct Diamond (Oval)
22.31×13.44 mm vs 20.87×13.91 mm
218.89 mm²   238.05 mm²
Face-up size outline for 17ct Diamond (20.87×13.91mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Diamond (22.31×13.44mm, pear cut)
15ct Diamond Pear (22.31×13.44mm)
17ct Diamond Oval (20.87×13.91mm)
Difference: 9% (19.16 mm²)
17ct Diamond (Oval, 20.87×13.91mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 15ct Diamond (Pear, 22.31×13.44mm).


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