2.4ct Zircon (Cushion, 7.12×7.12mm, Orange) vs 2ct Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (7.34×7.34mm, cushion cut) appears 6% larger than 2.4ct Zircon (7.12×7.12mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2.4ct Zircon Cushion (7.12×7.12mm, Orange)
and
2ct Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Zircon will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.
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.
| 2.4 Ct Zircon (Cushion) | 2 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | |
| 7.12×7.12 mm | vs | 7.34×7.34 mm |
| 45.62 mm² | 48.49 mm² |
| 2.4ct Zircon Cushion (7.12×7.12mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (2.87 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 2.4ct Zircon (Cushion, 7.12×7.12mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.4ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 7.12 x 7.12) vs. 2.4ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.8 x 7.8)
- 2.4ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 7.12 x 7.12) vs. 1.8ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.09 x 7.09)
- 2.4ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 7.12 x 7.12) vs. 1.88ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.19 x 7.19)
- 2.4ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 7.12 x 7.12) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.3ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 8.65 x 8.65) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.3ct Zircon (Cushion, White, 8.65 x 8.65) vs. 1.36ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.45 x 5.69)
- 1.7ct Zircon (Cushion, White, 6.35 x 6.35) vs. 1.25ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.28 x 6.28)
- 6.65ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 10 x 10) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)