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3ct Diamond (Round, 9.37×9.37mm, White) vs 5ct Diamond (Round, 11.11×11.11mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (11.11×11.11mm, round cut) appears 41% larger than 3ct Diamond (9.37×9.37mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
 5ct Diamond (round cut)
white
 
white
9.37×9.37 mm 11.11×11.11 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Diamond (round cut, 9.37×9.37mm, White color)   Actual size of 5ct Diamond (round cut, 11.11×11.11mm, 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 (round cut, 9.37×9.37mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 5ct Diamond (round cut, 11.11×11.11mm) 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 66%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Diamond Round (9.37×9.37mm, White) and 5ct Diamond Round (11.11×11.11mm, 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 (Round) 5 Ct Diamond (Round)
9.37×9.37 mm vs 11.11×11.11 mm
68.96 mm²   96.94 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (11.11×11.11mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Diamond (9.37×9.37mm, round cut)
3ct Diamond Round (9.37×9.37mm)
5ct Diamond Round (11.11×11.11mm)
Difference: 41% (27.98 mm²)
5ct Diamond (Round, 11.11×11.11mm) has approx. 41% more face-up area than 3ct Diamond (Round, 9.37×9.37mm).


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