1.0 Carat Marquisevs1.0 Carat Cushion

When comparing a 1 carat Marquise to a 1 carat Cushion, the 1 carat Marquise appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 30% larger than the 1 carat Cushion. The dramatic elongated marquise measures 10mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the romantic cushion cut with rounded corners at 5.5mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 1 carat marquise diamond measures 10mm × 5mm, while the 1 carat cushion measures 5.5mm × 5.5mm. The 1 carat marquise covers approximately 59% 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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