3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 11.15×7.43mm, Blue) vs 2.5ct Diamond (Oval, 11.01×7.34mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.2ct Sapphire (11.15×7.43mm, oval cut) appears 3% larger than 2.5ct Diamond (11.01×7.34mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3.2ct Sapphire Oval (11.15×7.43mm, Blue)
and
2.5ct Diamond Oval (11.01×7.34mm, 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.
| 3.2 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 2.5 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 11.15×7.43 mm | vs | 11.01×7.34 mm |
| 67.93 mm² | 66.27 mm² |
| 3.2ct Sapphire Oval (11.15×7.43mm) | |
| 2.5ct Diamond Oval (11.01×7.34mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (1.66 mm²) |
3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 11.15×7.43mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 2.5ct Diamond (Oval, 11.01×7.34mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 2.8ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.67 x 7.11)
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 5.7ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 9.99 x 9.99)
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 9.21 x 6.82)
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 5.7ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Bluish Green, 13.52 x 9.01)
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 2.07ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 7.15 x 7.02)
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 5.7ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 11.41 x 8.45)
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 5.7ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 9.99 x 9.99)
- 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.91 x 7.27)