1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.59×4.88mm, Blue) vs 1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 1.1ct Sapphire (6.59×4.88mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.59×4.88 mm | 6.68×4.95 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.1ct Sapphire Emerald (6.59×4.88mm, Blue)
and
1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm, 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.
| 1.1 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 1 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 6.59×4.88 mm | vs | 6.68×4.95 mm |
| 29.91 mm² | 30.75 mm² |
| 1.1ct Sapphire Emerald (6.59×4.88mm) | |
| 1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (0.84 mm²) |
1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.59×4.88mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 1.1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.77 x 5.77)
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 0.8ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.2 x 4.59)
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 0.95ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.57 x 4.87)
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11)
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 1.25ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 8.15 x 5.43)
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 1.25ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.89 x 5.1)
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 1.1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 7.16 x 4.77)
- 1.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.59 x 4.88) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6.4 x 6.4)