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3ct Diamond (Oval, 12×8mm, White) vs 4ct Diamond (Oval, 13×9mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Diamond (13×9mm, oval cut) appears 22% larger than 3ct Diamond (12×8mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Diamond (oval cut)
vs
 4ct Diamond (oval cut)
white
 
white
12×8 mm 13×9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Diamond (oval cut, 12×8mm, White color)   Actual size of 4ct Diamond (oval cut, 13×9mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 3ct Diamond (oval cut, 12×8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 4ct Diamond (oval cut, 13×9mm) 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
 48% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Diamond Oval (12×8mm, White) and 4ct Diamond Oval (13×9mm, 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.

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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 Diamond (Oval) 4 Ct Diamond (Oval)
12×8 mm vs 13×9 mm
78.72 mm²   95.94 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (13×9mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Diamond (12×8mm, oval cut)
3ct Diamond Oval (12×8mm)
4ct Diamond Oval (13×9mm)
Difference: 22% (17.22 mm²)
4ct Diamond (Oval, 13×9mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 3ct Diamond (Oval, 12×8mm).


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