1.0 Carat Radiantvs1.25 Carat Round

When comparing a 1 carat Radiant to a 1.25 carat Round, the 1.25 carat Round appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 10% larger than the 1 carat Radiant.

Detailed Measurements:

The 1 carat radiant diamond measures 6.5mm × 5.1mm, while the 1.25 carat round measures 6.8mm × 6.8mm. On an average finger (size 6.5), this diamond occupies about 40% of the finger width, offering a balanced and elegant look.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that radiant diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to round 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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