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2.5ct Diamond (Cabochon, 9.69×6.46mm, White) vs 2.5ct Diamond (Pear, 12.28×7.4mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Diamond (12.28×7.4mm, pear cut) appears 29% larger than 2.5ct Diamond (9.69×6.46mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Diamond (cabochon cut)
vs
 2.5ct Diamond (pear cut)
white
 
white
9.69×6.46 mm 12.28×7.4 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Diamond (cabochon cut, 9.69×6.46mm, White color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 12.28×7.4mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2.5ct Diamond (cabochon cut, 9.69×6.46mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.5ct Diamond (pear cut, 12.28×7.4mm) 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 44%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Diamond Cabochon (9.69×6.46mm, White) and 2.5ct Diamond Pear (12.28×7.4mm, 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

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.


2.5 Ct Diamond (Cabochon) 2.5 Ct Diamond (Pear)
9.69×6.46 mm vs 12.28×7.4 mm
51.33 mm²   66.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Diamond (12.28×7.4mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Diamond (9.69×6.46mm, cabochon cut)
2.5ct Diamond Cabochon (9.69×6.46mm)
2.5ct Diamond Pear (12.28×7.4mm)
Difference: 29% (15.01 mm²)
2.5ct Diamond (Pear, 12.28×7.4mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 2.5ct Diamond (Cabochon, 9.69×6.46mm).


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