7.68ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25) vs 8ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34)
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7.68 ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm) | 8 ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm) |
Cutting style
Modified brilliant
Modified brilliant
Weight
7.68 ct
8 ct
Measurements
20.5×10.25×6.25 mm
20.78×10.39×6.34 mm
L/W ratio
2
2
Face-up size
Adequate
Adequate
This diamond LOOKS its weight!
This diamond LOOKS its weight!
Actual diamond size
Before purchasing a diamond, one should make sure it looks its weight.
It's important to understand that
carat weight does not equal face-up size.
Two diamonds of exactly the same weight (and shape) can vary quite considerably in face-up size. This depends on the proportions of the cut (e.g., deep cuts will face up smaller).
Here you can see the actual sizes of 7.68ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm) and 8ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm) as they would appear on a ring and finger.
Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these stones would look on your finger.
Two diamonds of exactly the same weight (and shape) can vary quite considerably in face-up size. This depends on the proportions of the cut (e.g., deep cuts will face up smaller).
Here you can see the actual sizes of 7.68ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm) and 8ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm) as they would appear on a ring and finger.
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Face-up area is a measure of the size of the diamond
when viewed from the top (as set in a ring).
It tells you how big the diamond is at the girdle plane. It's important for a diamond to have sufficient face-up size for its carat weight.
It tells you how big the diamond is at the girdle plane. It's important for a diamond to have sufficient face-up size for its carat weight.
7.68ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm) | |
8ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm) | |
Difference: 4.1mm² (3%) |
8 carat Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 7.68 carat Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm).
To learn about the accuracy of these numbers, click here.
Quick Buying Guide
Diamond prices vary greatly as they depend on the combination of unique characteristics (4Cs - Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat). For best value, it's important to choose the combination that will reduce the price without having a negative impact on appearance.
Each shape has its own recommended balance of qualities that will give you the most bang for your buck. Below is a quick buying guide to give you an idea, but for more detailed explanation, please see the complete buying guides for the respective diamonds (links below).
Each shape has its own recommended balance of qualities that will give you the most bang for your buck. Below is a quick buying guide to give you an idea, but for more detailed explanation, please see the complete buying guides for the respective diamonds (links below).
7.68ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm)
8ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm)
Min. clarity
SI or better
SI or better
Min. color (platinum setting)
H+
H+
Min. color (yellow gold setting)
J+
J+
Depth percentage
59 - 65%
59 - 65%
Table percentage
53 - 65%
53 - 65%
Length-to-width ratio
1.60 - 2.25
1.60 - 2.25
Min. polish/symmetry
Good or better
Good or better
Additional Info
7.68ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm)
8ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm)
Face-up size
Normal for 7.68 carat Marquise
Normal for 8 carat Marquise
Facets
usually 58
usually 58
Length
20.5 mm
20.78 mm
Width
10.25 mm
10.39 mm
Depth
6.25 mm
6.34 mm
Gram weight
1.54 g (0.0542 ounces)
1.6 g (0.0564 ounces)
Points
768 pts
800 pts
Volume
436.36 mm³
454.55 mm³
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Depth percentage for 7.68 carat Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm)
Depth percentage of Marquise cut is the ratio of the total depth (measured from table to culet)
to its width. The total depth percentage of this diamond
is 61%, which is OK.
(Recommended depth percentage for Marquises is between 59% and
65%)
Depth percentage for marquises is calculated with the following formula:
Depth percentage for marquises is calculated with the following formula:
Depth % = (total depth ÷ width) × 100
7.68 carat
Marquise
(20.5×10.25×6.25mm) depth %:
Total depth: 6.25 mm
Width = 10.25 mm
Width = 10.25 mm
Depth % = (6.25 ÷ 10.25 ) × 100 = 61%
Depth percentage for 8 carat Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm)
Depth percentage of Marquise cut is the ratio of the total depth (measured from table to culet)
to its width. The total depth percentage of this diamond
is 61%, which is OK.
(Recommended depth percentage for Marquises is between 59% and
65%)
Depth percentage for marquises is calculated with the following formula:
Depth percentage for marquises is calculated with the following formula:
Depth % = (total depth ÷ width) × 100
8 carat
Marquise
(20.78×10.39×6.34mm) depth %:
Total depth: 6.34 mm
Width = 10.39 mm
Width = 10.39 mm
Depth % = (6.34 ÷ 10.39 ) × 100 = 61%
About Depth Percentage
Depth percentage is one of the most important measurements as it plays a critical role in diamond's
appearance. If a diamond is cut too deep or too shallow, light leaks out, making
the stone less brilliant and fiery. Deep cuts also add hidden weight.
Diamonds that fall out of recommended depth range are generally less desirable and usually best to be avoided.
Diamonds that fall out of recommended depth range are generally less desirable and usually best to be avoided.
Face-up size evaluation for 7.68 carat Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm)
The face-up size of this 7.68 carat Marquise
(20.5×10.25×6.25mm) is within the normal range for
7.68ct diamonds of this shape.
Compared to 7.68ct
Marquise reference diamond (see below), this diamond is of adequate
size when viewed from the top. In short, all is OK, this diamond looks its weight.
Proper face-up size should play an important role when buying a diamond. When a diamond is set in a ring, your eyes will only see the face-up area, so you should make sure it's of adequate size. Adequate size also indicates a good cut, meaning better light performance. For example, if given a choice between a poorly cut 7.7 carat Marquise with less sparkle and the same face-up size as a well cut 7.3ct Marquise, which one would you choose?
The importance of face-up size
Diamonds are sold by weight (carats), but it's important to understand that weight doesn't equally translate into physical size, especially spread. Two diamonds of the same carat weight can vary greatly in spread, meaning that one diamond can appear larger than the other, even though they weight exactly the same.Proper face-up size should play an important role when buying a diamond. When a diamond is set in a ring, your eyes will only see the face-up area, so you should make sure it's of adequate size. Adequate size also indicates a good cut, meaning better light performance. For example, if given a choice between a poorly cut 7.7 carat Marquise with less sparkle and the same face-up size as a well cut 7.3ct Marquise, which one would you choose?
The bottom line:
A diamond must look its weight. This one does. Thumbs up.
7.68 carat Marquise reference diamond
Since there are no specific ideal proportions defined for Marquise cuts,
an estimation formula is used to calculate the Marquise reference diamond.
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Note: Marquise diamonds with face-up area of within 9% lower
and 12% higher than reference Marquise diamond area
are considered to be of adequate face-up size.
* Estimated Face-up area: Face-up area of Marquise cuts
is only an estimation (±4%). Due to uniqueness of each stone,
it's impossible to accurately calculate face-up area given only a diamond's measurements.
Face-up size evaluation for 8 carat Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm)
The face-up size of this 8 carat Marquise
(20.78×10.39×6.34mm) is within the normal range for
8ct diamonds of this shape.
Compared to 8ct
Marquise reference diamond (see below), this diamond is of adequate
size when viewed from the top. In short, all is OK, this diamond looks its weight.
Proper face-up size should play an important role when buying a diamond. When a diamond is set in a ring, your eyes will only see the face-up area, so you should make sure it's of adequate size. Adequate size also indicates a good cut, meaning better light performance. For example, if given a choice between a poorly cut 8 carat Marquise with less sparkle and the same face-up size as a well cut 7.6ct Marquise, which one would you choose?
The importance of face-up size
Diamonds are sold by weight (carats), but it's important to understand that weight doesn't equally translate into physical size, especially spread. Two diamonds of the same carat weight can vary greatly in spread, meaning that one diamond can appear larger than the other, even though they weight exactly the same.Proper face-up size should play an important role when buying a diamond. When a diamond is set in a ring, your eyes will only see the face-up area, so you should make sure it's of adequate size. Adequate size also indicates a good cut, meaning better light performance. For example, if given a choice between a poorly cut 8 carat Marquise with less sparkle and the same face-up size as a well cut 7.6ct Marquise, which one would you choose?
The bottom line:
A diamond must look its weight. This one does. Thumbs up.
8 carat Marquise reference diamond
Since there are no specific ideal proportions defined for Marquise cuts,
an estimation formula is used to calculate the Marquise reference diamond.
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Note: Marquise diamonds with face-up area of within 9% lower
and 12% higher than reference Marquise diamond area
are considered to be of adequate face-up size.
* Estimated Face-up area: Face-up area of Marquise cuts
is only an estimation (±4%). Due to uniqueness of each stone,
it's impossible to accurately calculate face-up area given only a diamond's measurements.
Face-up Area per Carat
Face-up area per carat is calculated by dividing face-up area of the diamond with
its carat weight. It tells you how many square millimeters of the top surface area
a diamond is showing or would show for 1 carat weight. This can be useful when comparing stones
of similar weights as it tells you how much spread per carat you will get.
Note: Face-up size does not linearly grow with carat weight,
which means the heavier the stone, the smaller its face-up area per carat (e.g., 1ct stone will have
higher face-up area per carat than 2ct stone).
Face-up area per carat
for 7.68ct Marquise (20.5×10.25×6.25mm):
Top surface area = 149.19 mm²
Weight = 7.68ct
Face-up area per carat = 149.19 ÷ 7.68 = 19.43mm²/ct
Weight = 7.68ct
Face-up area per carat = 149.19 ÷ 7.68 = 19.43mm²/ct
Face-up area per carat
for 8ct Marquise (20.78×10.39×6.34mm):
Top surface area = 153.29 mm²
Weight = 8ct
Face-up area per carat = 153.29 ÷ 8 = 19.16mm²/ct
Weight = 8ct
Face-up area per carat = 153.29 ÷ 8 = 19.16mm²/ct
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