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1ct Diamond (Round, 7×7mm, White) vs 2ct Diamond (Pear, 11.4×6.87mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (11.4×6.87mm, pear cut) appears 49% larger than 1ct Diamond (7×7mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
 2ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
white
7×7 mm 11.4×6.87 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (round cut, 7×7mm, White color)   Actual size of 2ct Diamond (pear cut, 11.4×6.87mm, 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 (round cut, 7×7mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2ct Diamond (pear cut, 11.4×6.87mm) 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
 42% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Round (7×7mm, White) and 2ct Diamond Pear (11.4×6.87mm, 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 (Round) 2 Ct Diamond (Pear)
7×7 mm vs 11.4×6.87 mm
38.48 mm²   57.17 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Diamond (11.4×6.87mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (7×7mm, round cut)
1ct Diamond Round (7×7mm)
2ct Diamond Pear (11.4×6.87mm)
Difference: 49% (18.69 mm²)
2ct Diamond (Pear, 11.4×6.87mm) has approx. 49% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Round, 7×7mm).


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