1ct Citrine (Pear, 9.53×5.74mm, Light Orange) vs 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (8.19×8.19mm, round cut) appears 32% larger than 1ct Citrine (9.53×5.74mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.53×5.74 mm | 8.19×8.19 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Citrine Pear (9.53×5.74mm, Light Orange)
and
2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm, 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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 1 Ct Citrine (Pear) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 9.53×5.74 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 39.93 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 1ct Citrine Pear (9.53×5.74mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 32% (12.75 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm) has approx. 32% more face-up area than 1ct Citrine (Pear, 9.53×5.74mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1.25ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.74 x 5.87)
- 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 2ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 12 x 7.23)
- 30ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 29.6 x 17.83) vs. 2.8ct Diamond (Pear, White, 12.75 x 7.68)
- 1.5ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 10.91 x 6.57) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Pear, White, 10.36 x 6.24)
- 2ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 12 x 7.23) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)
- 1.25ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 10.26 x 6.18) vs. 1.25ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.74 x 5.87)