1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.39×5.56mm, Blue) vs 0.15ct Diamond (Emerald, 4.55×2.35mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.22ct Sapphire (6.39×5.56mm, cushion cut) appears 3.2 times larger than 0.15ct Diamond (4.55×2.35mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1.22ct Sapphire Cushion (6.39×5.56mm, Blue)
and
0.15ct Diamond Emerald (4.55×2.35mm, 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.
| 1.22 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | 0.15 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 6.39×5.56 mm | vs | 4.55×2.35 mm |
| 31.98 mm² | 9.94 mm² |
| 1.22ct Sapphire Cushion (6.39×5.56mm) | |
| 0.15ct Diamond Emerald (4.55×2.35mm) | |
| Difference: 222% (22.04 mm²) |
1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.39×5.56mm) has approx. 222% more face-up area than 0.15ct Diamond (Emerald, 4.55×2.35mm). In other words, it's 3.22x larger.
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