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2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm, Violet) vs 2ct Amethyst (Princess, 7.77×7.77mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Amethyst (7.77×7.77mm, princess cut) appears 3% larger than 2ct Amethyst (8.08×8.08mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Amethyst (cushion cut)
vs
2ct Amethyst (princess cut)
violet
 
violet
8.08×8.08 mm 7.77×7.77 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Amethyst (cushion cut, 8.08×8.08mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 2ct Amethyst (princess cut, 7.77×7.77mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 2ct Amethyst (cushion cut, 8.08×8.08mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 2ct Amethyst (princess cut, 7.77×7.77mm) 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
48% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm, Violet) and 2ct Amethyst Princess (7.77×7.77mm, Violet) 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 Ct Amethyst (Cushion) 2 Ct Amethyst (Princess)
8.08×8.08 mm vs 7.77×7.77 mm
58.76 mm²   60.37 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Amethyst (7.77×7.77mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Amethyst (8.08×8.08mm, cushion cut)
2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm)
2ct Amethyst Princess (7.77×7.77mm)
Difference: 3% (1.61 mm²)
2ct Amethyst (Princess, 7.77×7.77mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm).


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