3.5ct Diamond (Princess, 8.37×8.37mm, White) vs 3.5ct Sapphire (Princess, 8.16×8.16mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Diamond (8.37×8.37mm, princess cut) appears 5% larger than 3.5ct Sapphire (8.16×8.16mm, princess 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 width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3.5ct Diamond Princess (8.37×8.37mm, White)
and
3.5ct Sapphire Princess (8.16×8.16mm, 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?
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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.
| 3.5 Ct Diamond (Princess) | 3.5 Ct Sapphire (Princess) | |
| 8.37×8.37 mm | vs | 8.16×8.16 mm |
| 70.06 mm² | 66.59 mm² |
| 3.5ct Diamond Princess (8.37×8.37mm) | |
| 3.5ct Sapphire Princess (8.16×8.16mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (3.47 mm²) |
3.5ct Diamond (Princess, 8.37×8.37mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 3.5ct Sapphire (Princess, 8.16×8.16mm).
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