6ct Sapphire (Emerald, 11.6×8.59mm, Blue) vs 1.2ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.1×5.26mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (11.6×8.59mm, emerald cut) appears 2.7 times larger than 1.2ct Diamond (7.1×5.26mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Sapphire Emerald (11.6×8.59mm, Blue)
and
1.2ct Diamond Emerald (7.1×5.26mm, 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.
| 6 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 1.2 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 11.6×8.59 mm | vs | 7.1×5.26 mm |
| 92.67 mm² | 34.73 mm² |
| 6ct Sapphire Emerald (11.6×8.59mm) | |
| 1.2ct Diamond Emerald (7.1×5.26mm) | |
| Difference: 167% (57.94 mm²) |
6ct Sapphire (Emerald, 11.6×8.59mm) has approx. 167% more face-up area than 1.2ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.1×5.26mm). In other words, it's 2.67x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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