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2ct Diamond (Cabochon, 9×6mm, White) vs 2ct Spinel (Cabochon, 8.93×5.95mm, Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (9×6mm, cabochon cut) appears 2% larger than 2ct Spinel (8.93×5.95mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Diamond (cabochon cut)
vs
2ct Spinel (cabochon cut)
white
 
gray
9×6 mm 8.93×5.95 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Diamond (cabochon cut, 9×6mm, White color)   Actual size of 2ct Spinel (cabochon cut, 8.93×5.95mm, Gray color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2ct Diamond (cabochon cut, 9×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Gray 2ct Spinel (cabochon cut, 8.93×5.95mm) 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
36% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Diamond Cabochon (9×6mm, White) and 2ct Spinel Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm, 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

All things being equal, Spinel will face-up slightly smaller than Diamond for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.6 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Diamond 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.


2 Ct Diamond (Cabochon) 2 Ct Spinel (Cabochon)
9×6 mm vs 8.93×5.95 mm
44.28 mm²   43.57 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Diamond (9×6mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Spinel (8.93×5.95mm, cabochon cut)
2ct Diamond Cabochon (9×6mm)
2ct Spinel Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm)
Difference: 2% (0.71 mm²)
2ct Diamond (Cabochon, 9×6mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 2ct Spinel (Cabochon, 8.93×5.95mm).


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