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1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.39×5.56mm, Blue) vs 1.51ct Diamond (Cushion, 6.98×6.06mm, Light Yellow)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.51ct Colored Diamond (6.98×6.06mm, cushion cut) appears 19% larger than 1.22ct Sapphire (6.39×5.56mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.22ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
vs
1.51ct Diamond (cushion cut)
blue
 
light yellow
6.39×5.56 mm 6.98×6.06 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.22ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.39×5.56mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.51ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6.98×6.06mm, Light Yellow color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.22ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.39×5.56mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Yellow 1.51ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6.98×6.06mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
33% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.22ct Sapphire Cushion (6.39×5.56mm, Blue) and 1.51ct Diamond Cushion (6.98×6.06mm, Light Yellow) 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 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.


1.22 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) 1.51 Ct Colored Diamond (Cushion)
6.39×5.56 mm vs 6.98×6.06 mm
31.98 mm²   38.07 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.51ct Diamond (6.98×6.06mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.22ct Sapphire (6.39×5.56mm, cushion cut)
1.22ct Sapphire Cushion (6.39×5.56mm)
1.51ct Colored Diamond Cushion (6.98×6.06mm)
Difference: 19% (6.09 mm²)
1.51ct Colored Diamond (Cushion, 6.98×6.06mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.39×5.56mm).


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