5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 11.7×7.8mm, Blue) vs 5ct Diamond (Cabochon, 12.21×8.14mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (12.21×8.14mm, cabochon cut) appears 9% larger than 5ct Sapphire (11.7×7.8mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
5ct Sapphire Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm, Blue)
and
5ct Diamond Cabochon (12.21×8.14mm, 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.
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.
| 5 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | 5 Ct Diamond (Cabochon) | |
| 11.7×7.8 mm | vs | 12.21×8.14 mm |
| 74.83 mm² | 81.5 mm² |
| 5ct Sapphire Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Cabochon (12.21×8.14mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (6.67 mm²) |
5ct Diamond Cabochon (12.21×8.14mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 11.7 x 7.8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 9.87 x 6.58)
- 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 11.7 x 7.8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 11.7 x 7.8) vs. 3ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.37 x 9.37)
- 2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Dark Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 2.27ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Light Blue, 8 x 6.1)
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