0.05ct Diamond (Oval, 2.99×1.99mm, White) vs 5ct Sapphire (Princess, 9.19×9.19mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Sapphire (9.19×9.19mm, princess cut) appears 17.3 times larger than 0.05ct Diamond (2.99×1.99mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 2.99×1.99 mm | 9.19×9.19 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.05ct Diamond Oval (2.99×1.99mm, White)
and
5ct Sapphire Princess (9.19×9.19mm, Blue)
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.
| 0.05 Ct Diamond (Oval) | 5 Ct Sapphire (Princess) | |
| 2.99×1.99 mm | vs | 9.19×9.19 mm |
| 4.88 mm² | 84.46 mm² |
| 0.05ct Diamond Oval (2.99×1.99mm) | |
| 5ct Sapphire Princess (9.19×9.19mm) | |
| Difference: 1631% (79.58 mm²) |
5ct Sapphire (Princess, 9.19×9.19mm) has approx. 1631% more face-up area than 0.05ct Diamond (Oval, 2.99×1.99mm). In other words, it's 17.31x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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