1ct Citrine (Baguette, 7.95×5.3mm, Light Orange) vs 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (8.19×8.19mm, round cut) appears 25% larger than 1ct Citrine (7.95×5.3mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.95×5.3 mm | 8.19×8.19 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Citrine Baguette (7.95×5.3mm, Light Orange)
and
2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm, 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 Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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 Ct Citrine (Baguette) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 7.95×5.3 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 42.14 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 1ct Citrine Baguette (7.95×5.3mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (10.54 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 1ct Citrine (Baguette, 7.95×5.3mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 7.95 x 5.3) vs. 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62)
- 1ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 7.95 x 5.3) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 7.95 x 5.3) vs. 2ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 9.89 x 6.59)
- 4.9ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 13.5 x 9) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3.88ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 12.5 x 8.33) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6.07ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 14.51 x 9.67) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3.03ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 11.51 x 7.67) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3.9ct Citrine (Baguette, Light Orange, 12.51 x 8.34) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)