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5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 10×10mm, Dark Blue) vs 10.3ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 16×12mm, Dark Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10.3ct Amethyst (16×12mm, cabochon cut) appears 92% larger than 5ct Sapphire (10×10mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
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10.3ct Amethyst (cabochon cut)
dark blue
 
dark violet
10×10 mm 16×12 mm
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Actual size of 5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 10×10mm, Dark Blue color)   Actual size of 10.3ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 16×12mm, Dark Violet color)
 
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Dark Blue 5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 10×10mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Dark Violet 10.3ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 16×12mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 5ct Sapphire Cabochon (10×10mm, Dark Blue) and 10.3ct Amethyst Cabochon (16×12mm, Dark Violet) 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 Amethyst for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.


5 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) 10.3 Ct Amethyst (Cabochon)
10×10 mm vs 16×12 mm
82 mm²   157.44 mm²
Face-up size outline for 10.3ct Amethyst (16×12mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Sapphire (10×10mm, cabochon cut)
5ct Sapphire Cabochon (10×10mm)
10.3ct Amethyst Cabochon (16×12mm)
Difference: 92% (75.44 mm²)
10.3ct Amethyst Cabochon (16×12mm) has approx. 92% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire Cabochon (10×10mm).


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