2.5 Carat Roundvs3.0 Carat Cushion

When comparing a 2.5 carat Round to a 3 carat Cushion, the 3 carat Cushion appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 5% larger than the 2.5 carat Round.

Detailed Measurements:

The 2.5 carat round diamond measures 8.8mm × 8.8mm, while the 3 carat cushion measures 8mm × 8mm. The 2.5 carat round covers approximately 52% 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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