5ct Citrine (Cushion, 10.97×10.97mm, Light Orange) vs 5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Citrine (10.97×10.97mm, cushion cut) appears 21% larger than 5ct Diamond (9.96×9.96mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Citrine Cushion (10.97×10.97mm, Light Orange)
and
5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 5 Ct Citrine (Cushion) | 5 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | |
| 10.97×10.97 mm | vs | 9.96×9.96 mm |
| 108.31 mm² | 89.28 mm² |
| 5ct Citrine Cushion (10.97×10.97mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (19.03 mm²) |
5ct Citrine (Cushion, 10.97×10.97mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 10.97 x 10.97) vs. 5ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 10.9 x 10.9)
- 5ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 10.97 x 10.97) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 10.97 x 10.97) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 4ct Citrine (Cushion, Orange, 10 x 10) vs. 4.2ct Citrine (Oval, Orange, 12 x 10)
- 6ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 11.66 x 11.66) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 10ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 13.82 x 13.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 9 x 9) vs. 4.2ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 12 x 10)
- 9ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 13.34 x 13.34) vs. 9ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 12.34 x 12.34)