2.5 Carat Cushionvs3.0 Carat Princess

When comparing a 2.5 carat Cushion to a 3 carat Princess, the 3 carat Princess appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 8% larger than the 2.5 carat Cushion.

Detailed Measurements:

The 2.5 carat cushion diamond measures 7.7mm × 7.7mm, while the 3 carat princess measures 8mm × 8mm. The 3 carat princess covers approximately 47% 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 princess 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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