2.5 Carat Cushionvs2.5 Carat Marquise

When comparing a 2.5 carat Cushion to a 2.5 carat Marquise, the 2.5 carat Marquise appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 30% larger than the 2.5 carat Cushion. The dramatic elongated marquise measures 14mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the romantic cushion cut with rounded corners at 7.7mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 2.5 carat cushion diamond measures 7.7mm × 7.7mm, while the 2.5 carat marquise measures 14mm × 7mm. The 2.5 carat marquise covers approximately 82% of the width of an average finger (size 6.5), creating a substantial, eye-catching presence.

Shopping Considerations:

Beyond size, consider that cushion diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to marquise 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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