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2.7ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.11×8.11mm, White) vs 3.17ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.63×7.63mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.17ct Sapphire (8.63×7.63mm, cushion cut) appears 0.1% larger than 2.7ct Diamond (8.11×8.11mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.7ct Diamond (cushion cut)
vs
 3.17ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
white
 
blue
8.11×8.11 mm 8.63×7.63 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.7ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.11×8.11mm, White color)   Actual size of 3.17ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.63×7.63mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2.7ct Diamond (cushion cut, 8.11×8.11mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3.17ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.63×7.63mm) 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
 48% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.7ct Diamond Cushion (8.11×8.11mm, White) and 3.17ct Sapphire Cushion (8.63×7.63mm, 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.

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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.


2.7 Ct Diamond (Cushion) 3.17 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
8.11×8.11 mm vs 8.63×7.63 mm
59.19 mm²   59.26 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3.17ct Sapphire (8.63×7.63mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.7ct Diamond (8.11×8.11mm, cushion cut)
2.7ct Diamond Cushion (8.11×8.11mm)
3.17ct Sapphire Cushion (8.63×7.63mm)
Difference: 0.1% (0.07 mm²)
3.17ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.63×7.63mm) has approx. 0.1% more face-up area than 2.7ct Diamond (Cushion, 8.11×8.11mm).


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