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8ct Diamond (Cushion, 11.65×11.65mm, White) vs 6ct Diamond (Cushion, 12.01×9.72mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Diamond (11.65×11.65mm, cushion cut) appears 16% larger than 6ct Diamond (12.01×9.72mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
 6ct Diamond (cushion cut)
white
 
white
11.65×11.65 mm 12.01×9.72 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8ct Diamond (cushion cut, 11.65×11.65mm, White color)   Actual size of 6ct Diamond (cushion cut, 12.01×9.72mm, 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 (cushion cut, 11.65×11.65mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 6ct Diamond (cushion cut, 12.01×9.72mm) 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
 69% vs 58%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8ct Diamond Cushion (11.65×11.65mm, White) and 6ct Diamond Cushion (12.01×9.72mm, 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.


8 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 6 Ct Diamond (Cushion)
11.65×11.65 mm vs 12.01×9.72 mm
122.15 mm²   105.06 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Diamond (11.65×11.65mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Diamond (12.01×9.72mm, cushion cut)
8ct Diamond Cushion (11.65×11.65mm)
6ct Diamond Cushion (12.01×9.72mm)
Difference: 16% (17.09 mm²)
8ct Diamond (Cushion, 11.65×11.65mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 6ct Diamond (Cushion, 12.01×9.72mm).


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