0.17ct Sapphire (Pear, 4.6×2.77mm, Blue) vs 0.74ct Diamond (Round, 5.88×5.88mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.74ct Diamond (5.88×5.88mm, round cut) appears 2.9 times larger than 0.17ct Sapphire (4.6×2.77mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 4.6×2.77 mm | 5.88×5.88 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.17ct Sapphire Pear (4.6×2.77mm, Blue)
and
0.74ct Diamond Round (5.88×5.88mm, 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.
| 0.17 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 0.74 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 4.6×2.77 mm | vs | 5.88×5.88 mm |
| 9.3 mm² | 27.15 mm² |
| 0.17ct Sapphire Pear (4.6×2.77mm) | |
| 0.74ct Diamond Round (5.88×5.88mm) | |
| Difference: 192% (17.85 mm²) |
0.74ct Diamond (Round, 5.88×5.88mm) has approx. 192% more face-up area than 0.17ct Sapphire (Pear, 4.6×2.77mm). In other words, it's 2.92x larger.
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