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1ct Diamond (Cushion, 5.83×5.83mm, White) vs 1.1ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.77×5.77mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (5.83×5.83mm, cushion cut) appears 2% larger than 1.1ct Sapphire (5.77×5.77mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
1.1ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
white
 
bluish green
5.83×5.83 mm 5.77×5.77 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.83×5.83mm, White color)   Actual size of 1.1ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 5.77×5.77mm, Bluish Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1ct Diamond (cushion cut, 5.83×5.83mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 1.1ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 5.77×5.77mm) 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
35% vs 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Diamond Cushion (5.83×5.83mm, White) and 1.1ct Sapphire Cushion (5.77×5.77mm, Bluish Green) 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 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 1.1 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
5.83×5.83 mm vs 5.77×5.77 mm
30.59 mm²   29.96 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (5.83×5.83mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.1ct Sapphire (5.77×5.77mm, cushion cut)
1ct Diamond Cushion (5.83×5.83mm)
1.1ct Sapphire Cushion (5.77×5.77mm)
Difference: 2% (0.63 mm²)
1ct Diamond (Cushion, 5.83×5.83mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 1.1ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.77×5.77mm).


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