Moissanite is lighter than diamond, so we describe stone size in millimetres and in Diamond Equivalent Weight (DEW), the carat weight a diamond of the same size would have. Figures are approximate.
Round brilliant
| Diameter |
Approx. DEW |
| 4.0 mm |
0.25 ct |
| 5.0 mm |
0.45 ct |
| 5.5 mm |
0.60 ct |
| 6.5 mm |
1.00 ct |
| 7.0 mm |
1.25 ct |
| 7.5 mm |
1.60 ct |
| 8.0 mm |
2.00 ct |
| 9.0 mm |
2.75 ct |
| 9.5 mm |
3.00 ct |
Pear cut
| Size |
Approx. DEW |
| 8 x 5 mm |
0.75 ct |
| 8 x 6 mm |
0.90 ct |
| 9 x 6 mm |
1.00 ct |
| 10 x 7 mm |
1.50 ct |
| 12 x 8 mm |
2.50 ct |
Radiant and emerald cut
| Size |
Approx. DEW |
| 7 x 5 mm |
1.00 ct |
| 8 x 6 mm |
1.50 ct |
| 9 x 7 mm |
2.50 ct |