1.5ct Diamond (Baguette, 8.28×5.52mm, White) vs 1.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 7.94×5.29mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Diamond (8.28×5.52mm, baguette cut) appears 9% larger than 1.5ct Sapphire (7.94×5.29mm, baguette 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
1.5ct Diamond Baguette (8.28×5.52mm, White)
and
1.5ct Sapphire Baguette (7.94×5.29mm, 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.
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.
| 1.5 Ct Diamond (Baguette) | 1.5 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | |
| 8.28×5.52 mm | vs | 7.94×5.29 mm |
| 45.71 mm² | 42 mm² |
| 1.5ct Diamond Baguette (8.28×5.52mm) | |
| 1.5ct Sapphire Baguette (7.94×5.29mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (3.71 mm²) |
1.5ct Diamond (Baguette, 8.28×5.52mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 7.94×5.29mm).
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