0.6ct Amethyst (Round, 5.78×5.78mm, Violet) vs 2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8.63×5.75mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (8.63×5.75mm, cabochon cut) appears 55% larger than 0.6ct Amethyst (5.78×5.78mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
0.6ct Amethyst Round (5.78×5.78mm, Violet)
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2ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.63×5.75mm, Blue)
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.
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.
| 0.6 Ct Amethyst (Round) | 2 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | |
| 5.78×5.78 mm | vs | 8.63×5.75 mm |
| 26.24 mm² | 40.69 mm² |
| 0.6ct Amethyst Round (5.78×5.78mm) | |
| 2ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.63×5.75mm) | |
| Difference: 55% (14.45 mm²) |
2ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.63×5.75mm) has approx. 55% more face-up area than 0.6ct Amethyst Round (5.78×5.78mm).
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