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3ct Diamond (Round, 9.37×9.37mm, Light Gray) vs 2.65ct Diamond (Emerald, 9.25×6.85mm, Light Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Colored Diamond (9.37×9.37mm, round cut) appears 17% larger than 2.65ct Colored Diamond (9.25×6.85mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
 2.65ct Diamond (emerald cut)
light gray
 
light gray
9.37×9.37 mm 9.25×6.85 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Diamond (round cut, 9.37×9.37mm, Light Gray color)   Actual size of 2.65ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9.25×6.85mm, 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 3ct Diamond (round cut, 9.37×9.37mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Gray 2.65ct Diamond (emerald cut, 9.25×6.85mm) 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
 56% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Diamond Round (9.37×9.37mm, Light Gray) and 2.65ct Diamond Emerald (9.25×6.85mm, 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 Ct Colored Diamond (Round) 2.65 Ct Colored Diamond (Emerald)
9.37×9.37 mm vs 9.25×6.85 mm
68.96 mm²   58.93 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Diamond (9.37×9.37mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.65ct Diamond (9.25×6.85mm, emerald cut)
3ct Colored Diamond Round (9.37×9.37mm)
2.65ct Colored Diamond Emerald (9.25×6.85mm)
Difference: 17% (10.03 mm²)
3ct Colored Diamond (Round, 9.37×9.37mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 2.65ct Colored Diamond (Emerald, 9.25×6.85mm).


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