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1.2ct Quartz (Oval, 9.23×6.15mm, Orangey Red) vs 1ct Diamond (Oval, 8.12×5.41mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.2ct Quartz (9.23×6.15mm, oval cut) appears 29% larger than 1ct Diamond (8.12×5.41mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.2ct Quartz (oval cut)
vs
 1ct Diamond (oval cut)
orangey red
 
white
9.23×6.15 mm 8.12×5.41 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.2ct Quartz (oval cut, 9.23×6.15mm, Orangey Red color)   Actual size of 1ct Diamond (oval cut, 8.12×5.41mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orangey Red 1.2ct Quartz (oval cut, 9.23×6.15mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1ct Diamond (oval cut, 8.12×5.41mm) 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
 37% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.2ct Quartz Oval (9.23×6.15mm, Orangey Red) and 1ct Diamond Oval (8.12×5.41mm, 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

All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.


1.2 Ct Quartz (Oval) 1 Ct Diamond (Oval)
9.23×6.15 mm vs 8.12×5.41 mm
46.55 mm²   36.02 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.2ct Quartz (9.23×6.15mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (8.12×5.41mm, oval cut)
1.2ct Quartz Oval (9.23×6.15mm)
1ct Diamond Oval (8.12×5.41mm)
Difference: 29% (10.53 mm²)
1.2ct Quartz (Oval, 9.23×6.15mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Oval, 8.12×5.41mm).


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