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5ct Diamond (Cushion, 11×9mm, White) vs 4.2ct Diamond (Pear, 14.16×8.97mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.2ct Diamond (14.16×8.97mm, pear cut) appears 4% larger than 5ct Diamond (11×9mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
 4.2ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
white
11×9 mm 14.16×8.97 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Diamond (cushion cut, 11×9mm, White color)   Actual size of 4.2ct Diamond (pear cut, 14.16×8.97mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 5ct Diamond (cushion cut, 11×9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 4.2ct Diamond (pear cut, 14.16×8.97mm) 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 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Diamond Cushion (11×9mm, White) and 4.2ct Diamond Pear (14.16×8.97mm, 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.


5 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 4.2 Ct Diamond (Pear)
11×9 mm vs 14.16×8.97 mm
89.1 mm²   92.72 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.2ct Diamond (14.16×8.97mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (11×9mm, cushion cut)
5ct Diamond Cushion (11×9mm)
4.2ct Diamond Pear (14.16×8.97mm)
Difference: 4% (3.62 mm²)
4.2ct Diamond (Pear, 14.16×8.97mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Cushion, 11×9mm).


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