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2.6ct Diamond (Emerald, 9.19×6.81mm, Light Gray) vs 2.5ct Diamond (Round, 8.82×8.82mm, Light Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Colored Diamond (8.82×8.82mm, round cut) appears 5% larger than 2.6ct Colored Diamond (9.19×6.81mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.6ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
 2.5ct Diamond (round cut)
light gray
 
light gray
9.19×6.81 mm 8.82×8.82 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.6ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9.19×6.81mm, Light Gray color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Diamond (round cut, 8.82×8.82mm, Light Gray color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Gray 2.6ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9.19×6.81mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Gray 2.5ct Diamond (round cut, 8.82×8.82mm) 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
 41% vs 53%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.6ct Diamond Emerald (9.19×6.81mm, Light Gray) and 2.5ct Diamond Round (8.82×8.82mm, Light Gray) 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.


2.6 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald) 2.5 Ct Colored Diamond (Round)
9.19×6.81 mm vs 8.82×8.82 mm
58.2 mm²   61.1 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Diamond (8.82×8.82mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.6ct Diamond (9.19×6.81mm, emerald cut)
2.6ct Colored Diamond Emerald (9.19×6.81mm)
2.5ct Colored Diamond Round (8.82×8.82mm)
Difference: 5% (2.9 mm²)
2.5ct Colored Diamond (Round, 8.82×8.82mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 2.6ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 9.19×6.81mm).


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