0.26ct Sapphire (Round, 3.82×3.82mm, Blue) vs 0.23ct Diamond (Round, 3.98×3.98mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.23ct Diamond (3.98×3.98mm, round cut) appears 9% larger than 0.26ct Sapphire (3.82×3.82mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 3.82×3.82 mm | 3.98×3.98 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.26ct Sapphire Round (3.82×3.82mm, Blue)
and
0.23ct Diamond Round (3.98×3.98mm, White)
as they would appear on a ring and finger.
Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these gemstones would look on your finger.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on the proportions of the cut.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
| 0.26 Ct Sapphire (Round) | 0.23 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 3.82×3.82 mm | vs | 3.98×3.98 mm |
| 11.46 mm² | 12.44 mm² |
| 0.26ct Sapphire Round (3.82×3.82mm) | |
| 0.23ct Diamond Round (3.98×3.98mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (0.98 mm²) |
0.23ct Diamond (Round, 3.98×3.98mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, 3.82×3.82mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 0.15ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 4.16 x 2.77)
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 0.26ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 4.64 x 3.44)
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 0.68ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 6.4 x 4.74)
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 0.27ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.86 x 3.86)
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 0.2ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.5 x 3.5)
- 0.26ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.82 x 3.82) vs. 0.26ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.15 x 4.15)