5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm, Blue) vs 5ct Diamond (Oval, 13.88×9.25mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (13.88×9.25mm, oval cut) appears 15% larger than 5ct Sapphire (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
5ct Sapphire Oval (12.93×8.62mm, Blue)
and
5ct Diamond Oval (13.88×9.25mm, 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?
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.
| 5 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 5 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 12.93×8.62 mm | vs | 13.88×9.25 mm |
| 91.39 mm² | 105.28 mm² |
| 5ct Sapphire Oval (12.93×8.62mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Oval (13.88×9.25mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (13.89 mm²) |
5ct Diamond (Oval, 13.88×9.25mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 4ct Diamond (Oval, White, 12.89 x 8.59)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 2.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 9.88 x 7.32)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 9.56 x 9.56)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 3.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.06 x 8.19)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 10ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 16.29 x 10.86)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.