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0.4ct Diamond (Oval, 5.99×3.99mm, White) vs 0.4ct Diamond (Marquise, 7.66×3.83mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.4ct Diamond (7.66×3.83mm, marquise cut) appears 6% larger than 0.4ct Diamond (5.99×3.99mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.4ct Diamond (oval cut)
vs
 0.4ct Diamond (marquise cut)
white
 
white
5.99×3.99 mm 7.66×3.83 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.4ct Diamond (oval cut, 5.99×3.99mm, White color)   Actual size of 0.4ct Diamond (marquise cut, 7.66×3.83mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 0.4ct Diamond (oval cut, 5.99×3.99mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 0.4ct Diamond (marquise cut, 7.66×3.83mm) 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
 24% vs 23%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.4ct Diamond Oval (5.99×3.99mm, White) and 0.4ct Diamond Marquise (7.66×3.83mm, 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.


0.4 Ct Diamond (Oval) 0.4 Ct Diamond (Marquise)
5.99×3.99 mm vs 7.66×3.83 mm
19.6 mm²   20.83 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.4ct Diamond (7.66×3.83mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.4ct Diamond (5.99×3.99mm, oval cut)
0.4ct Diamond Oval (5.99×3.99mm)
0.4ct Diamond Marquise (7.66×3.83mm)
Difference: 6% (1.23 mm²)
0.4ct Diamond (Marquise, 7.66×3.83mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 0.4ct Diamond (Oval, 5.99×3.99mm).


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