14ct Diamond (Cushion, 14.04×14.04mm, White) vs 16ct Sapphire (Cushion, 14.09×14.09mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Sapphire (14.09×14.09mm, cushion cut) appears 0.7% larger than 14ct Diamond (14.04×14.04mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.04×14.04 mm | 14.09×14.09 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
14ct Diamond Cushion (14.04×14.04mm, White)
and
16ct Sapphire Cushion (14.09×14.09mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 14 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | 16 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 14.04×14.04 mm | vs | 14.09×14.09 mm |
| 177.41 mm² | 178.68 mm² |
| 14ct Diamond Cushion (14.04×14.04mm) | |
| 16ct Sapphire Cushion (14.09×14.09mm) | |
| Difference: 0.7% (1.27 mm²) |
16ct Sapphire (Cushion, 14.09×14.09mm) has approx. 0.7% more face-up area than 14ct Diamond (Cushion, 14.04×14.04mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 14ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 14.04 x 14.04) vs. 10ct Diamond (Round, White, 14 x 14)
- 14ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 14.04 x 14.04) vs. 9ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 13.26 x 13.26)
- 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.8 x 5.8) vs. 1.03ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.56 x 6.56)