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Guide to Diamond Cuts: Carat Sizes & Advantages

May 14, 2025 Oveela

Round Brilliant Cut

Dimension table (unit: mm)

carat  Diameter range Depth range
1ct 6.3–6.5 3.8–4.2
2ct 8.0–8.2 4.9–5.3
3ct 9.1–9.3 5.6–6.0
5ct 10.8–11.1 6.7–7.2

Advantages:

  1. Best light performance
  2. Highest resale value
  3. Larger face-up size

Princess Cut

Square scale 1.00-1.05

carat  Diameter range Depth range
1ct 5.5×5.5 3.9–4.3
3ct 8.1×8.1 5.8–6.2
5ct 10.2×10.2 7.0–7.5

Advantages:

  1. Modern geometric appeal
  2. Higher yield from rough
  3. Lower price per carat

Emerald Cut

 (Aspect ratio 1.30-1.50)

carat  Diameter range Depth range
1ct 7.0×5.2 3.5–4.0
3ct 8.8×6.5 4.3–4.8
5ct 12.5×9.3 6.0–6.6

Advantages:

  1. Art Deco elegance
  2. Hides color tint
  3. Elongated appearance

Oval Cut

Aspect ratio 1.30 - 1.50

carat  Diameter range Depth range
1ct 8.2×5.5 3.6–4.1
3ct 10.8×7.3 5.2–5.7
5ct 13.2×8.9 6.3–6.9

Advantages:

  1. Slimming effect
  2. Balanced brilliance
  3. Popular in haute joaillerie

Pear Cut

Aspect ratio 1.45-1.65

carat  Diameter range Depth range
1ct 9.0×5.8 3.3–3.8
3ct 11.2×7.1 4.1–4.6
5ct 15.5×9.8 5.8–6.4

Advantages:

  1. Romantic symbolism
  2. Longest face-up length
  3. Versatile setting options

Cushion Cut

Square Scale 1.00-1.15

carat  Diameter range Depth range
1ct 6.0×5.8 3.9–4.4
3ct 8.5×8.2 5.6–6.1
5ct 10.3×9.9 6.8–7.3

Advantages:

  1. Victorian-era charm
  2. Hides inclusions
  3. Soft scintillation

 

67.5 Carat Radiant Cut Lab Grown Ruby Loose Stone (Customized for Mr. Bruce in the UK)

67.5 Carat Radiant Cut Lab Grown Ruby Loose Stone (Customized for Mr. Bruce in the UK)
 

Conclusion

Pursuit of fire color:Round/Oval for brilliance

Budget prioritization:Princess/Cushion for value

Personality Expression.:Emerald/Pear for uniqueness

All diamond sizes are GIA standard cut ranges, actual data for lab-grown diamonds may fluctuate ±3% due to cutting ratios, and in the case of colored gemstones and moissanites, the ratios will vary even more!

We offer customized cutting services for different lab cultivated gemstones of different carats, you need to contact us!

 

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