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2.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm, Blue) vs 4ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.25×9.25mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Diamond (9.25×9.25mm, cushion cut) appears 49% larger than 2.5ct Sapphire (7.59×7.59mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
vs
4ct Diamond (cushion cut)
blue
 
white
7.59×7.59 mm 9.25×9.25 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 7.59×7.59mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4ct Diamond (cushion cut, 9.25×9.25mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 7.59×7.59mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 4ct Diamond (cushion cut, 9.25×9.25mm) 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
45% vs 55%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Sapphire Cushion (7.59×7.59mm, Blue) and 4ct Diamond Cushion (9.25×9.25mm, 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.


2.5 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) 4 Ct Diamond (Cushion)
7.59×7.59 mm vs 9.25×9.25 mm
51.85 mm²   77.01 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (9.25×9.25mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Sapphire (7.59×7.59mm, cushion cut)
2.5ct Sapphire Cushion (7.59×7.59mm)
4ct Diamond Cushion (9.25×9.25mm)
Difference: 49% (25.16 mm²)
4ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.25×9.25mm) has approx. 49% more face-up area than 2.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm).


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