5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm, White) vs 9ct Morganite (Cushion, 13.26×13.26mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Morganite (13.26×13.26mm, cushion cut) appears 77% larger than 5ct Diamond (9.96×9.96mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.96×9.96 mm | 13.26×13.26 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm, White)
and
9ct Morganite Cushion (13.26×13.26mm, Light Purple)
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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.
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) | 9 Ct Morganite (Cushion) | |
| 9.96×9.96 mm | vs | 13.26×13.26 mm |
| 89.28 mm² | 158.24 mm² |
| 5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm) | |
| 9ct Morganite Cushion (13.26×13.26mm) | |
| Difference: 77% (68.96 mm²) |
9ct Morganite (Cushion, 13.26×13.26mm) has approx. 77% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96) vs. 5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 11.42 x 8.46)
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- 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96) vs. 8ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 11.65 x 11.65)
- 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96) vs. 6ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 10.59 x 10.59)
- 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96) vs. 7ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 11.15 x 11.15)
- 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96) vs. 5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 17.76 x 8.88)
- 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96) vs. 15ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 15.72 x 15.72)
- 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96) vs. 10ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 13.73 x 13.73)