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4ct Diamond (Emerald, 10.61×7.86mm, White) vs 3ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.4×8.4mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Diamond (10.61×7.86mm, emerald cut) appears 22% larger than 3ct Diamond (8.4×8.4mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Diamond (emerald cut)
vs
3ct Diamond (cushion cut)
white
 
white
10.61×7.86 mm 8.4×8.4 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Diamond (emerald cut, 10.61×7.86mm, White color)   Actual size of 3ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.4×8.4mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 4ct Diamond (emerald cut, 10.61×7.86mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 3ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.4×8.4mm) 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
47% vs 50%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Diamond Emerald (10.61×7.86mm, White) and 3ct Diamond Cushion (8.4×8.4mm, 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.


4 Ct Diamond (Emerald) 3 Ct Diamond (Cushion)
10.61×7.86 mm vs 8.4×8.4 mm
77.56 mm²   63.5 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (10.61×7.86mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Diamond (8.4×8.4mm, cushion cut)
4ct Diamond Emerald (10.61×7.86mm)
3ct Diamond Cushion (8.4×8.4mm)
Difference: 22% (14.06 mm²)
4ct Diamond (Emerald, 10.61×7.86mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 3ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.4×8.4mm).


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