1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.3×5mm, Dark Blue) vs 2ct Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm, Light Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Colored Diamond (7.34×7.34mm, cushion cut) appears 60% larger than 1ct Sapphire (8.3×5mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.3×5 mm | 7.34×7.34 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
1ct Sapphire Pear (8.3×5mm, Dark Blue)
and
2ct Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm, Light 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.
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.
| 1 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 2 Ct Colored Diamond (Cushion) | |
| 8.3×5 mm | vs | 7.34×7.34 mm |
| 30.3 mm² | 48.49 mm² |
| 1ct Sapphire Pear (8.3×5mm) | |
| 2ct Colored Diamond Cushion (7.34×7.34mm) | |
| Difference: 60% (18.19 mm²) |
2ct Colored Diamond (Cushion, 7.34×7.34mm) has approx. 60% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Pear, 8.3×5mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Blue, 8.3 x 5) vs. 0.05ct Diamond (Round, White, 2.39 x 2.39)
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