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2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 14.58×7.29mm, Violet) vs 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 14.1×7.05mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Tourmaline (14.58×7.29mm, marquise cut) appears 7% larger than 2.5ct Diamond (14.1×7.05mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Tourmaline (marquise cut)
vs
2.5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
violet
 
white
14.58×7.29 mm 14.1×7.05 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Tourmaline (marquise cut, 14.58×7.29mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 14.1×7.05mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 2.5ct Tourmaline (marquise cut, 14.58×7.29mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 14.1×7.05mm) 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
44% vs 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Tourmaline Marquise (14.58×7.29mm, Violet) and 2.5ct Diamond Marquise (14.1×7.05mm, 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

All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Tourmaline for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.52 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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.


2.5 Ct Tourmaline (Marquise) 2.5 Ct Diamond (Marquise)
14.58×7.29 mm vs 14.1×7.05 mm
75.46 mm²   70.58 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Tourmaline (14.58×7.29mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Diamond (14.1×7.05mm, marquise cut)
2.5ct Tourmaline Marquise (14.58×7.29mm)
2.5ct Diamond Marquise (14.1×7.05mm)
Difference: 7% (4.88 mm²)
2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 14.58×7.29mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 14.1×7.05mm).


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