0.85ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.17×4.78mm, Blue) vs 1.6ct Diamond (Round, 7.6×7.6mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.6ct Diamond (7.6×7.6mm, round cut) appears 61% larger than 0.85ct Sapphire (7.17×4.78mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.85ct Sapphire Oval (7.17×4.78mm, Blue)
and
1.6ct Diamond Round (7.6×7.6mm, 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?
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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.
| 0.85 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 1.6 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 7.17×4.78 mm | vs | 7.6×7.6 mm |
| 28.1 mm² | 45.36 mm² |
| 0.85ct Sapphire Oval (7.17×4.78mm) | |
| 1.6ct Diamond Round (7.6×7.6mm) | |
| Difference: 61% (17.26 mm²) |
1.6ct Diamond (Round, 7.6×7.6mm) has approx. 61% more face-up area than 0.85ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.17×4.78mm).
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