2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm, Violet) vs 2ct Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm, Gray)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Amethyst (8.08×8.08mm, cushion cut) appears 21% larger than 2ct Colored Diamond (7.34×7.34mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm, Violet)
and
2ct Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.
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 Colored Diamond (Cushion) | |
| 8.08×8.08 mm | vs | 7.34×7.34 mm |
| 58.76 mm² | 48.49 mm² |
| 2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm) | |
| 2ct Colored Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (10.27 mm²) |
2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 2ct Colored Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8.08 x 8.08) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8.08 x 8.08) vs. 2ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 10.94 x 7.29)
- 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8.08 x 8.08) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8.08 x 8.08) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8.08 x 8.08) vs. 2ct Amethyst (Princess, Violet, 7.77 x 7.77)
- 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8 x 8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 1ct Amethyst (Cushion, Purple, 6.41 x 6.41) vs. 1ct Quartz (Round, Yellowish Green, 6.86 x 6.86)
- 2.11ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 8.23 x 8.23) vs. 2.11ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.47 x 7.47)