2.0 Carat Roundvs2.0 Carat Cushion

When comparing a 2 carat Round to a 2 carat Cushion, the 2 carat Round appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 8% larger than the 2 carat Cushion. The classic round brilliant cut measures 8.2mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the romantic cushion cut with rounded corners at 7mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 2 carat round diamond measures 8.2mm × 8.2mm, while the 2 carat cushion measures 7mm × 7mm. The 2 carat round 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 round 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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