0.5 Carat Marquisevs0.5 Carat Cushion

When comparing a 0.5 carat Marquise to a 0.5 carat Cushion, the 0.5 carat Marquise appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 5% larger than the 0.5 carat Cushion.

Detailed Measurements:

The 0.5 carat marquise diamond measures 8mm × 4mm, while the 0.5 carat cushion measures 4.9mm × 4.9mm. The 0.5 carat marquise covers approximately 47% of the width of an average finger (size 6.5), creating a substantial, eye-catching presence.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that marquise diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to cushion 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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