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0.1ct Sapphire (Princess, 2.49×2.49mm, Blue) vs 0.05ct Amethyst (Trillion, 2.97×2.97mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.1ct Sapphire (2.49×2.49mm, princess cut) appears 13% larger than 0.05ct Amethyst (2.97×2.97mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.1ct Sapphire (princess cut)
vs
0.05ct Amethyst (trillion cut)
blue
 
violet
2.49×2.49 mm 2.97×2.97 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.1ct Sapphire (princess cut, 2.49×2.49mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 0.05ct Amethyst (trillion cut, 2.97×2.97mm, Violet color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 0.1ct Sapphire (princess cut, 2.49×2.49mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 0.05ct Amethyst (trillion cut, 2.97×2.97mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
15% vs 18%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.1ct Sapphire Princess (2.49×2.49mm, Blue) and 0.05ct Amethyst Trillion (2.97×2.97mm, 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.


0.1 Ct Sapphire (Princess) 0.05 Ct Amethyst (Trillion)
2.49×2.49 mm vs 2.97×2.97 mm
6.2 mm²   5.47 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.1ct Sapphire (2.49×2.49mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.05ct Amethyst (2.97×2.97mm, trillion cut)
0.1ct Sapphire Princess (2.49×2.49mm)
0.05ct Amethyst Trillion (2.97×2.97mm)
Difference: 13% (0.73 mm²)
0.1ct Sapphire (Princess, 2.49×2.49mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 0.05ct Amethyst (Trillion, 2.97×2.97mm).


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