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1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm, Red) vs 2.83ct Diamond (Oval, 11.48×7.65mm, Dark Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.83ct Colored Diamond (11.48×7.65mm, oval cut) appears 2.3 times larger than 1ct Colored Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
 2.83ct Diamond (oval cut)
red
 
dark violet
6.68×4.95 mm 11.48×7.65 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 6.68×4.95mm, Red color)   Actual size of 2.83ct Diamond (oval cut, 11.48×7.65mm, Dark Violet color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 6.68×4.95mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Violet 2.83ct Diamond (oval cut, 11.48×7.65mm) 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
 30% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm, Red) and 2.83ct Diamond Oval (11.48×7.65mm, Dark Violet) 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 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald) 2.83 Ct Colored Diamond (Oval)
6.68×4.95 mm vs 11.48×7.65 mm
30.75 mm²   72.01 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.83ct Diamond (11.48×7.65mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut)
1ct Colored Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm)
2.83ct Colored Diamond Oval (11.48×7.65mm)
Difference: 134% (41.26 mm²)
2.83ct Colored Diamond (Oval, 11.48×7.65mm) has approx. 134% more face-up area than 1ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm). In other words, it's 2.34x larger.


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