20ct Sapphire (Oval, 20.54×13.69mm, Blue) vs 20ct Diamond (Oval, 22.04×14.69mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Colored Diamond (22.04×14.69mm, oval cut) appears 15% larger than 20ct Sapphire (20.54×13.69mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
20ct Sapphire Oval (20.54×13.69mm, Blue)
and
20ct Diamond Oval (22.04×14.69mm, 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 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.
| 20 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 20 Ct Colored Diamond (Oval) | |
| 20.54×13.69 mm | vs | 22.04×14.69 mm |
| 230.58 mm² | 265.49 mm² |
| 20ct Sapphire Oval (20.54×13.69mm) | |
| 20ct Colored Diamond Oval (22.04×14.69mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (34.91 mm²) |
20ct Colored Diamond (Oval, 22.04×14.69mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 20ct Sapphire (Oval, 20.54×13.69mm).
Popular comparisons:
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