1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.39×5.56mm, Blue) vs 1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.22ct Sapphire (6.39×5.56mm, cushion cut) appears 4% larger than 1ct Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald 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
1.22ct Sapphire Cushion (6.39×5.56mm, Blue)
and
1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm, 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) | 1 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 6.39×5.56 mm | vs | 6.68×4.95 mm |
| 31.98 mm² | 30.75 mm² |
| 1.22ct Sapphire Cushion (6.39×5.56mm) | |
| 1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (1.23 mm²) |
1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.39×5.56mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 1.15ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 7.63 x 5.65)
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 1.15ct Emerald (Cushion, Dark Green, 6.68 x 6.68)
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 1.15ct Emerald (Cushion, Dark Green, 7 x 6.68)
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 1.51ct Diamond (Cushion, Light Yellow, 6.98 x 6.06)
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 1.58ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 7.44 x 5.51)
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 0.15ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 4.55 x 2.35)
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 0.15ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 3.84 x 2.56)
- 1.22ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.39 x 5.56) vs. 0.15ct Diamond (Round, White, 3.45 x 3.45)