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1ct Diamond (Pear, 9.05×5.45mm, White) vs 2ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut) appears 36% larger than 1ct Diamond (9.05×5.45mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger. 

1ct Diamond (pear cut)
vs
2ct Diamond (emerald cut)
white
 
white
9.05×5.45 mm 8.42×6.24 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (pear cut, 9.05×5.45mm, White color)   Actual size of 2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8.42×6.24mm, White 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 (pear cut, 9.05×5.45mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8.42×6.24mm) 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
33% vs 37%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Pear (9.05×5.45mm, White) and 2ct Diamond Emerald (8.42×6.24mm, 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.


1 Ct Diamond (Pear) 2 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
9.05×5.45 mm vs 8.42×6.24 mm
36.01 mm²   48.86 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Diamond (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (9.05×5.45mm, pear cut)
1ct Diamond Pear (9.05×5.45mm)
2ct Diamond Emerald (8.42×6.24mm)
Difference: 36% (12.85 mm²)
2ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm) has approx. 36% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Pear, 9.05×5.45mm).


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