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1.8ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.8×6.8mm, Blue) vs 1.47ct Diamond (Round, 6.73×6.76mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.8ct Sapphire (6.8×6.8mm, cushion cut) appears 16% larger than 1.47ct Diamond (6.73×6.76mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.8ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
vs
1.47ct Diamond (round cut)
blue
 
white
6.8×6.8 mm 6.73×6.76 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.8ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.8×6.8mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.47ct Diamond (round cut, 6.73×6.76mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.8ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.8×6.8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1.47ct Diamond (round cut, 6.73×6.76mm) 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
41% vs 40%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.8ct Sapphire Cushion (6.8×6.8mm, Blue) and 1.47ct Diamond Round (6.73×6.76mm, 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.

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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.


1.8 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) 1.47 Ct Diamond (Round)
6.8×6.8 mm vs 6.73×6.76 mm
41.62 mm²   35.73 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.8ct Sapphire (6.8×6.8mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.47ct Diamond (6.73×6.76mm, round cut)
1.8ct Sapphire Cushion (6.8×6.8mm)
1.47ct Diamond Round (6.73×6.76mm)
Difference: 16% (5.89 mm²)
1.8ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.8×6.8mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 1.47ct Diamond (Round, 6.73×6.76mm).


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