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1ct Diamond (Princess, 5.51×5.51mm, White) vs 2ct Diamond (Princess, 6.94×6.94mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (6.94×6.94mm, princess cut) appears 59% larger than 1ct Diamond (5.51×5.51mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (princess cut)
vs
2ct Diamond (princess cut)
white
 
white
5.51×5.51 mm 6.94×6.94 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (princess cut, 5.51×5.51mm, White color)   Actual size of 2ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.94×6.94mm, 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 (princess cut, 5.51×5.51mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.94×6.94mm) 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 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Princess (5.51×5.51mm, White) and 2ct Diamond Princess (6.94×6.94mm, 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 (Princess) 2 Ct Diamond (Princess)
5.51×5.51 mm vs 6.94×6.94 mm
30.36 mm²   48.16 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Diamond (6.94×6.94mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (5.51×5.51mm, princess cut)
1ct Diamond Princess (5.51×5.51mm)
2ct Diamond Princess (6.94×6.94mm)
Difference: 59% (17.8 mm²)
2ct Diamond (Princess, 6.94×6.94mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Princess, 5.51×5.51mm).


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