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1ct Spinel (Cushion, 5.7×5.6mm, Light Violet) vs 1.35ct Spinel (Cushion, 6.8×6.8mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.35ct Spinel (6.8×6.8mm, cushion cut) appears 45% larger than 1ct Spinel (5.7×5.6mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Spinel (cushion cut)
vs
 1.35ct Spinel (cushion cut)
light violet
 
red
5.7×5.6 mm 6.8×6.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Spinel (cushion cut, 5.7×5.6mm, Light Violet color)   Actual size of 1.35ct Spinel (cushion cut, 6.8×6.8mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Violet 1ct Spinel (cushion cut, 5.7×5.6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1.35ct Spinel (cushion cut, 6.8×6.8mm) 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
 34% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Spinel Cushion (5.7×5.6mm, Light Violet) and 1.35ct Spinel Cushion (6.8×6.8mm, Red) 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 Spinel (Cushion) 1.35 Ct Spinel (Cushion)
5.7×5.6 mm vs 6.8×6.8 mm
28.73 mm²   41.62 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.35ct Spinel (6.8×6.8mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Spinel (5.7×5.6mm, cushion cut)
1ct Spinel Cushion (5.7×5.6mm)
1.35ct Spinel Cushion (6.8×6.8mm)
Difference: 45% (12.89 mm²)
1.35ct Spinel (Cushion, 6.8×6.8mm) has approx. 45% more face-up area than 1ct Spinel (Cushion, 5.7×5.6mm).


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