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1ct Diamond (Round, 6.5×6.5mm, Light Gray) vs 1.21ct Diamond (Princess, 6.07×5.9mm, Light Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.21ct Colored Diamond (6.07×5.9mm, princess cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Colored Diamond (6.5×6.5mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
1.21ct Diamond (princess cut)
light gray
 
light gray
6.5×6.5 mm 6.07×5.9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (round cut, 6.5×6.5mm, Light Gray color)   Actual size of 1.21ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.07×5.9mm, Light Gray color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Gray 1ct Diamond (round cut, 6.5×6.5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Gray 1.21ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.07×5.9mm) 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
39% vs 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Round (6.5×6.5mm, Light Gray) and 1.21ct Diamond Princess (6.07×5.9mm, Light Gray) 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 Colored Diamond (Round) 1.21 Ct Colored Diamond (Princess)
6.5×6.5 mm vs 6.07×5.9 mm
33.18 mm²   35.81 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.21ct Diamond (6.07×5.9mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (6.5×6.5mm, round cut)
1ct Colored Diamond Round (6.5×6.5mm)
1.21ct Colored Diamond Princess (6.07×5.9mm)
Difference: 8% (2.63 mm²)
1.21ct Colored Diamond (Princess, 6.07×5.9mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Colored Diamond (Round, 6.5×6.5mm).


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