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3.5ct Diamond (Round, 9.87×9.87mm, White) vs 4ct Diamond (Round, 10.32×10.32mm, Light Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Colored Diamond (10.32×10.32mm, round cut) appears 9% larger than 3.5ct Diamond (9.87×9.87mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3.5ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
 4ct Diamond (round cut)
white
 
light gray
9.87×9.87 mm 10.32×10.32 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.5ct Diamond (round cut, 9.87×9.87mm, White color)   Actual size of 4ct Diamond (round cut, 10.32×10.32mm, Light Gray color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 3.5ct Diamond (round cut, 9.87×9.87mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Gray 4ct Diamond (round cut, 10.32×10.32mm) 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
 59% vs 62%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.5ct Diamond Round (9.87×9.87mm, White) and 4ct Diamond Round (10.32×10.32mm, 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.


3.5 Ct Diamond (Round) 4 Ct Colored Diamond (Round)
9.87×9.87 mm vs 10.32×10.32 mm
76.51 mm²   83.65 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (10.32×10.32mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 3.5ct Diamond (9.87×9.87mm, round cut)
3.5ct Diamond Round (9.87×9.87mm)
4ct Colored Diamond Round (10.32×10.32mm)
Difference: 9% (7.14 mm²)
4ct Colored Diamond (Round, 10.32×10.32mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 3.5ct Diamond (Round, 9.87×9.87mm).


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