1.25 Carat Ovalvs1.5 Carat Emerald

When comparing a 1.25 carat Oval to a 1.5 carat Emerald, the 1.5 carat Emerald appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 13% larger than the 1.25 carat Oval.

Detailed Measurements:

The 1.25 carat oval diamond measures 8.2mm × 6mm, while the 1.5 carat emerald measures 7.65mm × 5.7mm. The 1.25 carat oval covers approximately 48% of the width of an average finger (size 6.5), creating a substantial, eye-catching presence.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that oval diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to emerald 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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