3.0 Carat Cushionvs3.0 Carat Round

When comparing a 3 carat Cushion to a 3 carat Round, the 3 carat Round appears visually larger. It has a face-up surface area that is approximately 8% larger than the 3 carat Cushion. The classic round brilliant cut measures 9.4mm in length, creating a more elongated appearance compared to the romantic cushion cut with rounded corners at 8mm.

Detailed Measurements:

The 3 carat cushion diamond measures 8mm × 8mm, while the 3 carat round measures 9.4mm × 9.4mm. The 3 carat round covers approximately 55% 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 round 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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