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1.2ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.1×5.26mm, White) vs 1.5ct Diamond (Princess, 6.31×6.31mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Diamond (6.31×6.31mm, princess cut) appears 15% larger than 1.2ct Diamond (7.1×5.26mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger. 

1.2ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
1.5ct Diamond (princess cut)
white
 
white
7.1×5.26 mm 6.31×6.31 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 7.1×5.26mm, White color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.31×6.31mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1.2ct Diamond (emerald cut, 7.1×5.26mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1.5ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.31×6.31mm) 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
32% vs 38%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.2ct Diamond Emerald (7.1×5.26mm, White) and 1.5ct Diamond Princess (6.31×6.31mm, 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.


1.2 Ct Diamond (Emerald) 1.5 Ct Diamond (Princess)
7.1×5.26 mm vs 6.31×6.31 mm
34.73 mm²   39.82 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Diamond (6.31×6.31mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.2ct Diamond (7.1×5.26mm, emerald cut)
1.2ct Diamond Emerald (7.1×5.26mm)
1.5ct Diamond Princess (6.31×6.31mm)
Difference: 15% (5.09 mm²)
1.5ct Diamond (Princess, 6.31×6.31mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 1.2ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.1×5.26mm).


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