1ct Spinel (Baguette, 7.19×4.79mm, Red) vs 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Spinel (7.19×4.79mm, baguette cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Sapphire (6.93×4.62mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Spinel Baguette (7.19×4.79mm, Red)
and
1ct Sapphire Baguette (6.93×4.62mm, 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 Spinel for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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 Ct Spinel (Baguette) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | |
| 7.19×4.79 mm | vs | 6.93×4.62 mm |
| 34.44 mm² | 32.02 mm² |
| 1ct Spinel Baguette (7.19×4.79mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Baguette (6.93×4.62mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (2.42 mm²) |
1ct Spinel (Baguette, 7.19×4.79mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 7.19 x 4.79) vs. 1ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 7.91 x 5.27)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.8 x 3.2) vs. 0.1ct Spinel (Baguette, Dark Yellowish Green, 3.33 x 2.22)
- 2.7ct Spinel (Baguette, Blue, 9.99 x 6.66) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 5.66 x 5.66)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 7.11 x 7.11)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Marquise, Gray, 12.88 x 6.44)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cabochon, Gray, 8.93 x 5.95)