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1ct Diamond (Cushion, 6×5.5mm, White) vs 0.55ct Diamond (Cushion, 5.37×4.3mm, Light Yellowish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (6×5.5mm, cushion cut) appears 43% larger than 0.55ct Colored Diamond (5.37×4.3mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
0.55ct Diamond (cushion cut)
white
 
light yellowish green
6×5.5 mm 5.37×4.3 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6×5.5mm, White color)   Actual size of 0.55ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.37×4.3mm, Light Yellowish Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6×5.5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Yellowish Green 0.55ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.37×4.3mm) 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
33% vs 26%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Cushion (6×5.5mm, White) and 0.55ct Diamond Cushion (5.37×4.3mm, Light Yellowish Green) 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 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 0.55 Ct Colored Diamond (Cushion)
6×5.5 mm vs 5.37×4.3 mm
29.7 mm²   20.78 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (6×5.5mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.55ct Diamond (5.37×4.3mm, cushion cut)
1ct Diamond Cushion (6×5.5mm)
0.55ct Colored Diamond Cushion (5.37×4.3mm)
Difference: 43% (8.92 mm²)
1ct Diamond (Cushion, 6×5.5mm) has approx. 43% more face-up area than 0.55ct Colored Diamond (Cushion, 5.37×4.3mm).


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