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8ct Diamond (Asscher, 11.23×11.23mm, White) vs 8ct Cubic Zirconia (Asscher, 9.5×9.5mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Diamond (11.23×11.23mm, asscher cut) appears 40% larger than 8ct Cubic Zirconia (9.5×9.5mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Diamond (asscher cut)
vs
 8ct Cubic Zirconia (asscher cut)
white
 
white
11.23×11.23 mm 9.5×9.5 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8ct Diamond (asscher cut, 11.23×11.23mm, White color)   Actual size of 8ct Cubic Zirconia (asscher cut, 9.5×9.5mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 8ct Diamond (asscher cut, 11.23×11.23mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 8ct Cubic Zirconia (asscher cut, 9.5×9.5mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 67% vs 57%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8ct Diamond Asscher (11.23×11.23mm, White) and 8ct Cubic Zirconia Asscher (9.5×9.5mm, 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

All things being equal, Cubic Zirconia will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (5.65 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "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.


8 Ct Diamond (Asscher) 8 Ct Cubic Zirconia (Asscher)
11.23×11.23 mm vs 9.5×9.5 mm
116.02 mm²   83.03 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Diamond (11.23×11.23mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Cubic Zirconia (9.5×9.5mm, asscher cut)
8ct Diamond Asscher (11.23×11.23mm)
8ct Cubic Zirconia Asscher (9.5×9.5mm)
Difference: 40% (32.99 mm²)
8ct Diamond (Asscher, 11.23×11.23mm) has approx. 40% more face-up area than 8ct Cubic Zirconia (Asscher, 9.5×9.5mm).


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