6ct Morganite (Cushion, 12×10mm, Light Red) vs 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.49×8.49mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Morganite (12×10mm, cushion cut) appears 66% larger than 3.5ct Sapphire (8.49×8.49mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
6ct Morganite Cushion (12×10mm, Light Red)
and
3.5ct Sapphire Cushion (8.49×8.49mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.
| 6 Ct Morganite (Cushion) | 3.5 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 12×10 mm | vs | 8.49×8.49 mm |
| 108 mm² | 64.87 mm² |
| 6ct Morganite Cushion (12×10mm) | |
| 3.5ct Sapphire Cushion (8.49×8.49mm) | |
| Difference: 66% (43.13 mm²) |
6ct Morganite (Cushion, 12×10mm) has approx. 66% more face-up area than 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.49×8.49mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 0.7ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 4.96 x 4.96)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 5.59 x 5.59)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 10.16 x 10.16)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 2.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 7.59 x 7.59)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12 x 6)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 2.5ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 10)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 0.6ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.48 x 5.48)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.