9.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 22×11mm, White) vs 9.5ct Cubic Zirconia (Marquise, 18.36×9.18mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9.5ct Diamond (22×11mm, marquise cut) appears 44% larger than 9.5ct Cubic Zirconia (18.36×9.18mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
9.5ct Diamond Marquise (22×11mm, White)
and
9.5ct Cubic Zirconia Marquise (18.36×9.18mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(5.65 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 9.5 Ct Diamond (Marquise) | 9.5 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Marquise) | |
| 22×11 mm | vs | 18.36×9.18 mm |
| 171.82 mm² | 119.67 mm² |
| 9.5ct Diamond Marquise (22×11mm) | |
| 9.5ct Cubic Zirconia Marquise (18.36×9.18mm) | |
| Difference: 44% (52.15 mm²) |
9.5ct Diamond (Marquise, 22×11mm) has approx. 44% more face-up area than 9.5ct Cubic Zirconia (Marquise, 18.36×9.18mm).
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