5.5 Carat Sapphire (Princess, 9.27×9.27mm, Blue)
Color:
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How big is a 5.5 carat princess-cut Sapphire?
It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of a 5.5ct princess-cut Sapphire would be around 9.27×9.27 mm (±6%). You can check how big it looks on a ring and finger below.
Ring:
Skin tone:
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Ring width:
3.0 mm
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64 mm
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Ring |
Gold |
Skin tone |
Light |
Ring diameter |
16.9 mm |
Ring width |
3.0 mm |
Finger length |
64 mm |
Finger coverage |
55 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Sapphire got its name from the Greek word "sappheiros", which means "blue stone". Today, most people still associate Sapphires with the color blue, however, any gemstone quality Corundum that is not red (Ruby) is actually called Sapphire.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Gem Details
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Name:
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Sapphire |
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Mineral Group:
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Corundum |
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Shape:
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Princess |
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Chemical Formula:
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Al2O3 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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9 |
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Specific Gravity
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4 |
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Carat weight:
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5.5 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1.1 g (0.0388 ounces) |
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Points:
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550 pts |
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Length:
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9.27 mm |
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Width:
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9.27 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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85.93 mm² |
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Volume:
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275 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.76 - 1.77 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous to adamantine |
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Wearability:
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Excellent |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Sapphire can be found in the following colors:
                           
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Birthstone:
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Sapphire is a birthstone for the month of September |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Sapphire (Princess, White, 5.37 x 5.37) vs. 1ct Diamond (Princess, White, 5.51 x 5.51)
- 0.5ct Sapphire (Princess, Dark Blue, 4.27 x 4.27) vs. 0.2ct Sapphire (Princess, Dark Blue, 3.14 x 3.14)
- 2ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 6.77 x 6.77) vs. 2ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.94 x 6.94)
- 35ct Sapphire (Princess, Light Violet, 17.58 x 17.58) vs. 35ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 20.88 x 15.47)
- 2ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 6.77 x 6.77) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 0.3ct Sapphire (Princess, Yellow, 3.6 x 3.6) vs. 0.2ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 3.5 x 3.5)
- 0.5ct Sapphire (Princess, White, 4.27 x 4.27) vs. 0.05ct Diamond (Princess, White, 2.03 x 2.03)
- 1.49ct Sapphire (Princess, Yellow, 6.14 x 6.14) vs. 2.38ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.68 x 8.68)