2.5 Carat Marquisevs2.5 Carat Pear

When comparing a 2.5 carat Marquise to a 2.5 carat Pear, the 2.5 carat Marquise appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 11% larger than the 2.5 carat Pear. The dramatic elongated marquise measures 14mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the distinctive teardrop pear shape at 11.6mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 2.5 carat marquise diamond measures 14mm × 7mm, while the 2.5 carat pear measures 11.6mm × 7.6mm. 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 marquise diamonds tend to have different brilliance patterns compared to pear 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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