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3ct Citrine (Cushion, 9×9mm, Light Orange) vs 4.2ct Citrine (Oval, 12×10mm, Light Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.2ct Citrine (12×10mm, oval cut) appears 35% larger than 3ct Citrine (9×9mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Citrine (cushion cut)
vs
4.2ct Citrine (oval cut)
light orange
 
light orange
9×9 mm 12×10 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Citrine (cushion cut, 9×9mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 4.2ct Citrine (oval cut, 12×10mm, Light Orange color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Orange 3ct Citrine (cushion cut, 9×9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Orange 4.2ct Citrine (oval cut, 12×10mm) 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
54% vs 60%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Citrine Cushion (9×9mm, Light Orange) and 4.2ct Citrine Oval (12×10mm, Light Orange) 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 Ct Citrine (Cushion) 4.2 Ct Citrine (Oval)
9×9 mm vs 12×10 mm
72.9 mm²   98.4 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.2ct Citrine (12×10mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Citrine (9×9mm, cushion cut)
3ct Citrine Cushion (9×9mm)
4.2ct Citrine Oval (12×10mm)
Difference: 35% (25.5 mm²)
4.2ct Citrine (Oval, 12×10mm) has approx. 35% more face-up area than 3ct Citrine (Cushion, 9×9mm).


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