1.0 Carat Princessvs1.25 Carat Princess

When comparing a 1 carat Princess to a 1.25 carat Princess, the 1.25 carat Princess appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 19% larger than the 1 carat Princess. You gain approximately 0.5mm in width by choosing the 1.25 carat Princess over the 1 carat version.

Detailed Measurements:

The 1 carat princess diamond measures 5.5mm × 5.5mm, while the 1.25 carat princess measures 6mm × 6mm. On an average finger (size 6.5), this diamond occupies about 35% of the finger width, offering a balanced and elegant look.

Shopping Considerations:

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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