0.75ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 7.13×4.75mm, Violet) vs 1.43ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 7.71×6.65mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.43ct Sapphire (7.71×6.65mm, cabochon cut) appears 51% larger than 0.75ct Amethyst (7.13×4.75mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.13×4.75 mm | 7.71×6.65 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
0.75ct Amethyst Cabochon (7.13×4.75mm, Violet)
and
1.43ct Sapphire Cabochon (7.71×6.65mm, 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.
| 0.75 Ct Amethyst (Cabochon) | 1.43 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | |
| 7.13×4.75 mm | vs | 7.71×6.65 mm |
| 27.77 mm² | 42.04 mm² |
| 0.75ct Amethyst Cabochon (7.13×4.75mm) | |
| 1.43ct Sapphire Cabochon (7.71×6.65mm) | |
| Difference: 51% (14.27 mm²) |
1.43ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 7.71×6.65mm) has approx. 51% more face-up area than 0.75ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 7.13×4.75mm).
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