0.5 Carat Cushionvs0.5 Carat Heart

When comparing a 0.5 carat Cushion to a 0.5 carat Heart, the 0.5 carat Cushion appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 13% larger than the 0.5 carat Heart.

Detailed Measurements:

The 0.5 carat cushion diamond measures 4.9mm × 4.9mm, while the 0.5 carat heart measures 5mm × 5mm. On an average finger (size 6.5), this diamond occupies about 29% of the finger width, offering a balanced and elegant look.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that cushion diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to heart cuts. Use the interactive visual tool above to see these diamonds side-by-side with a US dime for real-world scale reference. The measurements shown are based on well-cut diamonds with standard proportions.

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