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5ct Diamond (Marquise, 18×9mm, White) vs 5ct Diamond (Marquise, 17.5×10mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (17.5×10mm, marquise cut) appears 8% larger than 5ct Diamond (18×9mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
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5ct Diamond (marquise cut)
white
 
white
18×9 mm 17.5×10 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 18×9mm, White color)   Actual size of 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.5×10mm, 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 (marquise cut, 18×9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 5ct Diamond (marquise cut, 17.5×10mm) 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 60%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Diamond Marquise (18×9mm, White) and 5ct Diamond Marquise (17.5×10mm, 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 (Marquise) 5 Ct Diamond (Marquise)
18×9 mm vs 17.5×10 mm
115.02 mm²   124.25 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (17.5×10mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (18×9mm, marquise cut)
5ct Diamond Marquise (18×9mm)
5ct Diamond Marquise (17.5×10mm)
Difference: 8% (9.23 mm²)
5ct Diamond (Marquise, 17.5×10mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Marquise, 18×9mm).


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