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1ct Diamond (Cabochon, 7.14×4.76mm, White) vs 1ct Citrine (Princess, 6.17×6.17mm, Light Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Citrine (6.17×6.17mm, princess cut) appears 37% larger than 1ct Diamond (7.14×4.76mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (cabochon cut)
vs
1ct Citrine (princess cut)
white
 
light orange
7.14×4.76 mm 6.17×6.17 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (cabochon cut, 7.14×4.76mm, White color)   Actual size of 1ct Citrine (princess cut, 6.17×6.17mm, Light Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1ct Diamond (cabochon cut, 7.14×4.76mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Orange 1ct Citrine (princess cut, 6.17×6.17mm) 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
29% vs 37%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Cabochon (7.14×4.76mm, White) and 1ct Citrine Princess (6.17×6.17mm, Light Orange) 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

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.


1 Ct Diamond (Cabochon) 1 Ct Citrine (Princess)
7.14×4.76 mm vs 6.17×6.17 mm
27.87 mm²   38.07 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Citrine (6.17×6.17mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (7.14×4.76mm, cabochon cut)
1ct Diamond Cabochon (7.14×4.76mm)
1ct Citrine Princess (6.17×6.17mm)
Difference: 37% (10.2 mm²)
1ct Citrine (Princess, 6.17×6.17mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Cabochon, 7.14×4.76mm).


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