4.88ct Sapphire (Pear, 12.61×8.35mm, Dark Yellowish Green) vs 2.07ct Diamond (Round, 8.28×8.28mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.88ct Sapphire (12.61×8.35mm, pear cut) appears 43% larger than 2.07ct Diamond (8.28×8.28mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 12.61×8.35 mm | 8.28×8.28 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4.88ct Sapphire Pear (12.61×8.35mm, Dark Yellowish Green)
and
2.07ct Diamond Round (8.28×8.28mm, 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.
| 4.88 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 2.07 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 12.61×8.35 mm | vs | 8.28×8.28 mm |
| 76.86 mm² | 53.85 mm² |
| 4.88ct Sapphire Pear (12.61×8.35mm) | |
| 2.07ct Diamond Round (8.28×8.28mm) | |
| Difference: 43% (23.01 mm²) |
4.88ct Sapphire (Pear, 12.61×8.35mm) has approx. 43% more face-up area than 2.07ct Diamond (Round, 8.28×8.28mm).
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