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2.1ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.56×6.34mm, White) vs 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.24×4.12mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.1ct Diamond (8.56×6.34mm, emerald cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 0.5ct Diamond (8.24×4.12mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.1ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
 0.5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
white
 
white
8.56×6.34 mm 8.24×4.12 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8.56×6.34mm, White color)   Actual size of 0.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 8.24×4.12mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2.1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 8.56×6.34mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 0.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 8.24×4.12mm) 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
 38% vs 25%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.1ct Diamond Emerald (8.56×6.34mm, White) and 0.5ct Diamond Marquise (8.24×4.12mm, 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.


2.1 Ct Diamond (Emerald) 0.5 Ct Diamond (Marquise)
8.56×6.34 mm vs 8.24×4.12 mm
50.47 mm²   24.1 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.1ct Diamond (8.56×6.34mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Diamond (8.24×4.12mm, marquise cut)
2.1ct Diamond Emerald (8.56×6.34mm)
0.5ct Diamond Marquise (8.24×4.12mm)
Difference: 109% (26.37 mm²)
2.1ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.56×6.34mm) has approx. 109% more face-up area than 0.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 8.24×4.12mm). In other words, it's 2.09x larger.


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