2.3ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.99×6.66mm, White) vs 2.3ct Diamond (Oval, 10.71×7.14mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.3ct Diamond (10.71×7.14mm, oval cut) appears 15% larger than 2.3ct Sapphire (9.99×6.66mm, oval 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
2.3ct Sapphire Oval (9.99×6.66mm, White)
and
2.3ct Diamond Oval (10.71×7.14mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 2.3 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 2.3 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 9.99×6.66 mm | vs | 10.71×7.14 mm |
| 54.56 mm² | 62.7 mm² |
| 2.3ct Sapphire Oval (9.99×6.66mm) | |
| 2.3ct Diamond Oval (10.71×7.14mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (8.14 mm²) |
2.3ct Diamond (Oval, 10.71×7.14mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 2.3ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.99×6.66mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.3ct Sapphire (Oval, White, 9.99 x 6.66) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 9.53 x 6.35) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 8.66 x 5.77) vs. 1.52ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.33 x 6.22)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 13.88 x 9.25)
- 2.5ct Sapphire (Oval, White, 9 x 7) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9 x 7)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.91 x 7.27) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.52ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 8.7 x 5.8) vs. 0.92ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.32 x 6.32)
- 15ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 18 x 13) vs. 13ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 16 x 12)