2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 14.58×7.29mm, Violet) vs 2.5ct Tourmaline (Princess, 7.94×7.94mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Tourmaline (14.58×7.29mm, marquise cut) appears 20% larger than 2.5ct Tourmaline (7.94×7.94mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2.5ct Tourmaline Marquise (14.58×7.29mm, Violet)
and
2.5ct Tourmaline Princess (7.94×7.94mm, Violet)
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
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.
| 2.5 Ct Tourmaline (Marquise) | 2.5 Ct Tourmaline (Princess) | |
| 14.58×7.29 mm | vs | 7.94×7.94 mm |
| 75.46 mm² | 63.04 mm² |
| 2.5ct Tourmaline Marquise (14.58×7.29mm) | |
| 2.5ct Tourmaline Princess (7.94×7.94mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (12.42 mm²) |
2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 14.58×7.29mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 2.5ct Tourmaline (Princess, 7.94×7.94mm).
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