2ct Diamond (Cabochon, 9×6mm, White) vs 2ct Moissanite (Cabochon, 9.27×6.18mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Moissanite (9.27×6.18mm, cabochon cut) appears 6% larger than 2ct Diamond (9×6mm, cabochon 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
2ct Diamond Cabochon (9×6mm, White)
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2ct Moissanite Cabochon (9.27×6.18mm, 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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Moissanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 3.22 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Moissanite 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 Ct Diamond (Cabochon) | 2 Ct Moissanite (Cabochon) | |
| 9×6 mm | vs | 9.27×6.18 mm |
| 44.28 mm² | 46.98 mm² |
| 2ct Diamond Cabochon (9×6mm) | |
| 2ct Moissanite Cabochon (9.27×6.18mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (2.7 mm²) |
2ct Moissanite (Cabochon, 9.27×6.18mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, 9×6mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
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- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 4ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 9.73 x 9.73)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6 x 5.2)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 2ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6) vs. 2ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 9.75 x 9.75)
- 1ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)